Her Blank Canvas

In early light she stood prepared

looking at islands over sea

at mountains faraway   outside

her studio where a new canvas

stood   blank upon an easel

some orcas came at high tide.

they were so close   from where she watched

looking down   they could have been carp

in a pond     but less gentle

                          

after the orcas

she was made aware 

like walking lame when steps are more

significant

                          

the whales breached light

she paints

          © Dick Russell, 2013