Preparing the Surface--By Lois Greene Stone--United States

Preparing the Surface

The sable brush,

light oak handle

had different meanings.

My dad’s held shaving

cream swished in a mug

then applied to fresh

whiskers. The long

handle on mine had

oil paint clinging

waiting to be dabbed

on stretched canvas.

Turpentine cleared

paint color; running

water cleaned foam.

Silky fur formed

memories of

childhood

moments.

(first published 2015 The Write Place At the Write Time)

Lois Greene Stone, writer and poet, has been syndicated worldwide. Poetry and personal essays have been included in hard & softcover book anthologies. Collections of her personal items/ photos/ memorabilia are in major museums including twelve different divisions of The Smithsonian.