It came only after I agreed To close my eyes And trusted enough To open them again. Through the fog. The rainfall. In dusty rooms. Bloodshot eyes. I searched. Over wet pages. Throbbing knees. With shattered breath. Smeared fingers. I labored. Not in the dark, Or in the moment of confusion, But […]
When winter comes And replaces autumn’s fog With a lingering chill, Blinding the path home And encroaching on our hearts With leaden weight, Where is warmth in the Desolate waste? What flame will unveil the Pavement at my feet? When winter comes And the sun refuses to Creep over the horizon, In the […]
For Him I would turn From wrong If in weakness My feet would Not fail. For Him I would praise In song If with lead My lungs would Not fill. For Him I would stand And obey His command If my legs would not break As they sink in the sand Of this […]
Chin Up, 2018 Acrylic on canvas 7×5 inches A reflective self-portrait in mixed media, Chin Up serves as the debut piece in Wilkes’ current series: Window Dressings. The combination of acrylic on canvas with embroidery floss and stone beads creates a eye-catching texture and unique feel. “I suppose this painting is meant to cause viewers […]
