first portion of ghazal

a ghazal is an arabic form of poetry consisting of couplets that are related, but are separate poems in themselves. the couplets were described in one source as a string of pearls, beautiful on their own, but more powerful grouped together in one strand.

this is the first couplet in a series of six, written about memories of my great-grandmother, lelia.

they are also meant to represent musical notations, and each couplet will be in a different configuration. i may compose a piece on the autoharp to be played following these notations.


it reads, "to see her was to look into a light."

this will be the first completed piece(s) in my series exploring monument and ornament.

in the studio this week....

experimenting with hanging the new pieces....some almost-complete projects.