Three striking paintings, blazing messages;

perhaps just three large evocative canvases,

perhaps a glimpse, Past, Present and Future.

 

As with most lives, some dark times,

thoughts that haunt, smudges on the soul.

Leave them in the past, bury them forgive.

Firm texture showing growth and character,

light piercing through the oppressive dark.

Fun times love and laughter.

 

The Present, the joy of graduation,

the fulfillment of a dream.

An end and a new exciting beginning,

the steed of life waiting for the rider,

strength and beauty, art and ability.

Seize the reins and fly like the wind,

ride with passion but always with grace.

 

The Future unknown but definite,

sweep of brush and blaze of colour.

Light to seek and guide the way.

Form to express the ever-present reality,

life to be lived, ideas to be pursued.

The fabric of your existence to be crafted,

let this work shout with your full voice.

 

 

David Garlick, Victoria, May, 1995
 

For my artistic daughter of whom I am very proud.