December 14th, 2017

For my good friend Britt, The Stone Carver

​The blade slices into hard, grey stone
creating details; similar to my layering thoughts
but intellectual growth replaces them
as my concentration exceeds capability

Producing artful magic
with hand, mind and soul at work
like when I inscribe passion onto paper
it escapes from my heart and becomes everlasting
flying through time, present for all eyes

I stand before the river
gushing over countless pebbles
dropped by immeasurable hearts

​Lauren Smith