To an Artist
A life dedicated to art
Is a life dedicated to mystery
Whether we welcome mystery
Or not…
The artist
Probing the world
Reveals beauty
Discovers the universe
And something unknown
Once upon a moment
A moment such as this
A great artist
Reflecting on life
As if reflecting
On the light
That dances on the water
Of a dreamy lake
Said
‘Art enables us to find ourselves
And lose ourselves
At the same time’
And so it was with you
Your lovely mind
Engrossed with beauty
Moved on
Leaving us
Your legacy of talent
A land where you ventured
Finding yourself and losing yourself
Flying through imagination and ideas
A journey of self-discovery
That we applaud appreciate
And celebrate
On this, your special day