NEW WRITING

Painting isn't about now

Painting is about forever.

It is the reason to afford the starving artist

Alone in his studio

Readying himself for the days work.

Knowing in his heart, that this painting

Might not be seen for a year.

And yet the painter pushes himself

To create something of unbelievable value

No money can match it's worth.

You may visit with my paintings

For but a minute or two.

But what you take with you

Is greater than gold.

It is but a sense of true humanity.


3-19-2009


© 2010 JEFFREY COLLINS