infra red ultra marine
the blinds are busted
they knock against the sills in the breezes
well i went and waited for you by the steps
where the fishermen and pelicans stand on the rocks
the sea wholly mackerel and whiting it out
descending in whirling schools like japanese waves
the swirling waters eddy and spasm
the clouds come right down and threaten
and a chill blows across the droplets of sweat
the green neon bar is pulsating thru bleary window
down by the sea shore i still hear its muffled beat
i exist by cockle shell and rock pool glow
a solitary black point in the faint light
me and some dog that followed me here
in the darkness i cant quite tell what it is
i hear it breathe in the foggy brain night
i see its shapes as it slinking along
the night has its names
but all mixed up all of them strange
the night reminds me of some subservient courtier
eager to please and swift nonetheless
already eleven o’clock
you check the screen for verication
scrolling down the lists of your lives
auditioning your various voices
you move within one frame to another
now youre one thing
now youre other
little fish
in the river
live a long life!
That could be my favorite painting that you have diligently created. How new is this one? How can I order a print? If you are finding the necessary time to paint, the completed work is excellent , im glad that you are able to ‘work’ an other blogger, I believe yesterday, commented that they see a difference in comparisons to previous work….that you are/ have evolved. I full heartily agree. I hope all is well with you and the girls and im getn a sense, after all these years, that ur ignoring me, possibly upset with me. Well, if an open dialogue with strong opinions regarding recent historical events has altered your view on ‘me’ as an individual. I wont apologize – neither would/will you.
I will stay consistent and always voice my opinion while wishing well on you and the many others who make up this extraordinary community. I got hurt pretty bad last week and I was surprised in the lack of compassion from many friends/family. I do not go around crying ‘wolf’ . I just try my best to live a life filled with constant, chronic obstacles. And now im worried and a bit shaken up by thenews that on 02/20, my pain doctor wants to go in2 my cervical spine for, yet another, set of injections. The pain from that procedure alone – knocks me off my feet for 24-72 hours. So, im kinda sad and feel disconnected to the people around me, which I do not fully understand. I tried to rely on other people for ‘hope’ if anything at all, I guess now- I will share less and go at a lot of it …by myself
AzAlwayz,
Darrin JK
To (*) ,
The other day you were kind enough to suggest a visit to a ‘flotation tank’ which may aid in my chronic insomnia. I found a company here in Chicago on Lincoln Ave. called Space Time Tanks and I have an appointment for a consultation this upcoming week. I had to ‘run’ this idea and concept past my ‘pain specialist ‘ . He is all in but only worried about who is going to assist me and my 6’1 – 220 lb frame in/out of the tanks so I do not aggravate an already delicate situation.
But…thank you so much for the suggestion. You, a complete stranger have enough compassion inside to help, offer, advise a complete stranger. So, thanks again and I will drop a comment at the end of next week regarding its efficacy and cost.
Thanks again…
Darrin JK
Darrin,I hope this brings some relief to your pain and suffering!
I’ve found it useful as it takes a lot of gravities weight off your body which helps ease pains and strains.Also because there is no sensory input,this gives the brain a chance to rest and you can go in to an altered state of consciousness.Good for sorting stuff out in your mind as well.Anyway there is a lot of info about the many beneficial effects float tanks,including testimonials from people who have had severe and chronic pain.
Have a great REST!
*
Again,
Thank you so much. In this selfish world we all dwell in, that was a selfless act of kindness. Karma will find you and correct a wrong doing and balance will be restored to your llife if needed. As SK would describe, ” * , your a diamond gem”.
Thanks again !!!
Dazza
Hot damn, I love this painting!
I was looking forward to what you’d do when you got working again, because you always seem to have a forward leap in creativity and technique after a layoff, but this is better than I thought the first ones would be.
Impressive.
Really.
I love the rays of light.
Wow…
I wouldn’t mind having this one at all.
Like this one. It has the essence of underwater life. Is there anything more amazing than tide pools? I’ve never seen anyone remain indifferent to them when they’re nearby.
Picture’s really striking, too.
Yesss.
@biddendensue inxs first rroced was released before the church’s debut and were already having hits in oz… i doubt either influenced eachother
Really wonderful. Is that another new painting? It’s an interesting one.
Watch the seemingly ‘subservient courtier eager to please’, can be underhand. Then again, sometimes I think that sort is best treated with ignore.
i can sometimes see the spaces in between
although i can’t quite understand all the imagery
many times they’re too abstract or even obscene
but i feel their presence while they remain unseen
and i’m left to explore these strange opportunities
in a unique state of sleeping and waking
that’s both liberating and frightening
sometimes i wake about a quarter to three
and feel that i’ve traveled a thousand miles in my sleep
and while some may speculate that it was just a dream
i know otherwise and remember the other beings
that told me ancient stories as we walked by the sea
and i’m comforted from the ills of my mortality
and the green nectar ocean calls out to me
As I read this on my daughter’s 10th birthday today, it brings to mind the poem “Winkin Blinkin & Nod” which I used to say to her as a baby. “Incandescent 2″ is lovely as well. Your poetry truly soothes as does your music. As I was blowing up kids balloons yesterday (the ones you make shapes from) there was an ultramarine one, and immediately I thought of “Constant In Opal” with the words “Constant in opal or ultramarine but you could only find yourself that way…”
Really beautiful (both poetry and paintings) xxx
Three different Mr K’s.
Quote: I paint self portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know the best.
Frida Kahlo.
Quote: I never paint dreams or nightmares I paint my own reality.
Frida Kahlo.
Take care Mr K and Family.
Smells like fish…
You the MAN Steve! Live Long and Prosper as Spock would say! Hehe
Thank you for this place, where I can come visit, and read your remarkable words…they enlighten and inspire me, awake and put fire in me, delight and excite me, thank you, you’re the most! XXXXXX
Relax
Sink into memory
See the one thing you remember
And let the rest come back
Oh, it’s there
As it always has been
You never left
As far as you’ve gone
As far as you’ve come
You are still a child
With the same desires
Your adult skin lies
While you lie naked
In fear
Inside
If anyone knew me
If anyone could see
I fear your hate
I fear your dislike
I fear being ignored
I fear
The one thing I remember
Is the hope
The one thing I hold dear
Is the same.
a chill blows across the droplets of sweat……a sensory shiver here….
love always…..
My best mates older brother worked at EMI Records in New Plymouth and scored new album releases for perusal over a few quiet ones……. still thankful for growing up in an age of sublime sounds and talented muso`s……..summer`s at the beach and cranking out The Church from the house speakers of my old wagon at the beer garden on Saturday arvo`s………happy days…..!!!