Platform Flyer

One of a series of mostly black and white mixed media/collage pieces with a photo-copy base.

Here's the poem that is on the facing page in the journal:

we're not perfect but we

are trying

trying to get along to talk to touch to

see each other's

point of view

we're not perfect but we

have a history

that is wrapped in strands

of perfect moments

perfect steps

perfect strings of

perfect love.

23 April 1998

Platform Flyer - mixed media sketch by Douglas Brent Smith, 1998, from Journal #33, Life In Progress.

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Photo: Autumn Beach

your island

there is an island for you more than any dream toes in the clean warm white sand turquoise water rushing in gently singing softly your name there is an island for you satisfying and free cabana boy bringing drinks olga massaging your neck whenever you call there is an island for you apart and above the fray of everyday laughter touching souls hearts sparking love with every moment accepting, friendly, relaxed let me be your island your terms your time your touch and i will hold your hand watch the waves, and smile right there beside you sharing our very best adventures ever. -- douglas brent smith

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