‘One of the components of lasting art is a spirit

flame within the created

that can ignite inspiration and hope, and survive

time’s ways.

Hafiz, These Candles, Our Bodies

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Don’t let me think O my God

that I was ever anything than the instrument you designed me to be;

like the paint brush is to the canvas I apply it to by my hand~

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come to pbs_encaustiCamp1  and see what it is

that for five years I’ve been trying to explain it is all about

but have been unable to give proper words to~

in love.

trish