my friend, the painter
widened the frame,
showed me a universe
of colors, humming together
in intricate harmonies.
her canvas – the cosmos,
where bright pebbles of light
dance like dervishes
moving towards unity –
reminded me:
celestial and cellular
are both words for home.

photo and poem by katherine ferrier ©2017

This poem was inspired by the gorgeous work of Kristen Pobatschnig, on display at The Gallery at WREN through February.