Something different today, an experiment with a technique to be used in a more detailed piece in the future. First, I'm almost out of ink and paper so I'm back to my smallest plate (8"x10"). The different plate sizes completely changes my imagery. It's so interesting what an influence this has. Tonight I experimented with blocking out sections of the plate with paper so only certain areas print. I tried this once before around Christmas also with a similar, though more complex image. I don't know why this image is coming up again, but I powerfully felt the need to make it tonight. It must be a stepping stone on the way to something new or maybe just an excuse to post this poem :)
In every moment I am free
by Ayaz
In every moment I am free
To turn my face towards the sun
And receive Your blessing
The content
The infinite ebb and flow of sand and dust
Does not matter
The constant emptiness of Your regard
Ripens me
And turns my heart
Inside out to reveal the sun
Blazing inside.
From: http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/Poets/A/Ayaz/Ineverymomen/index.html