Landscape, John Lyons (oil on canvas)

History – dead time – a past buried in
a chromatic wilderness – a burnt match
floating in a pool of dark rainwater –
an old hair on an old pillow case  Be
minimum  – with your words – in your actions
Resolve to move forward
                                   to write new texts
in a world of warmth and affection  The
past is scribble of fret and fear and
fate beyond absolution  Be mini-
mum  Cut to the quick  Courage – conviction
Angels will appear on the edge of night
By day they will mingle with sparrows and
crows  She who is not worthy will lose her
way  Exercise discretion
                                     Say no more

John Lyons