Dark Waters (Nine Tankas), in memory of Michael D. 3/9. 18″ x 24″ framed. Multi-media (distressing with tools, metal wire, digital photographs) on archival paper. 2006-2009.

POEM:

you
fall
asleep
skin
peeled
sun-
parched

in
the
dream
your
arms
are
covered
in
Saint
Blaise
tattoos
cartoon
orange
flames
rushing
toward
your
throat