The Raft: the view and the memories

Sharing a few photos of one of my favorite spots, "The Raft". This is a little place on Lake St. Clair in Fair Haven, Michigan. This quaint little spot specializes in burgers and chili, but for me, it covets some very dear memories with my Daddy. We used to make the drive North along Jefferson Ave, ending up at "The Raft". As we traversed this scenic road, my Dad would share stories with me. We would order our food at the walk-up window out back and with no real care for time on those days, we would sit out at the picnic tables behind this little restaurant and share a meal while taking in the remarkable view. On most occasions, while visiting this old familiar spot, there would be a swan or two wandering around just off shore. If you ever make it out to that neck of the woods, stop in for a burger and an amazing view.

When Silence Calls

Darkness falls
Closed in walls
Can you hear it
When quiet calls?

Thunder rumbles, lightning cracks
Stops the world in its' tracks
Rain pours down
Drowning out the sound

No one would hear it
No one is around
It remains, leaves a stain
World of pain
Rained down
On this one horse town
Sun and dry air surround
The perimeter of this hollowed, solo ground.

"The Light Inside" by Kyra Faith completed 6/2/2011

Today, I want to share with you my most recent painting, The Light Inside. "Let the light inside shine and reflect the treasures that you did not expect." This was created as a gift for my cousin, Scott, on his 40th Birthday.

"Harmony" project completed May 29, 2011

Earlier this year, I started a project which I posted here and I want to share the completed piece with you now. The project was definitely a leap of faith, something I had never attempted before and yet, it makes perfect sense, as it combines my love of music and my passion for art. The project is entitled, HARMONY and is a living, breathing, work of instrumental art. Yes, I said living and breathing because when it is played, I feel it is life in motion and this piece of art can be played. I would appreciate your feedback on this piece.

Riding the Wings of Love . . . to the Sea of Dreams and Beyond

Today's post is a painting that I created for my best friend and her family as they prepare to move over 2,000 miles away to pursue a dream job. The happiness I feel for them runs deep as this is an amazing opportunity and the beginning of a new journey in their lives. There is sadness in the absence that I will feel in my life with them so far away but I am certain that we will melt the miles away with love, connection and the strength of our 30+ year friendship.
I created this painting for them to express the joy that I see in their future that is built from the strength of their love and the strong and beautiful family unit that they have created which has put them on the path toward reaching their goals and dreams with passion. I believe the foundation they have built will take them on an amazing journey through the sea of dreams and beyond.
I hope you will enjoy this piece, I call it, Riding the Wings Of Love . . . to the Sea of Dreams and Beyond. Completed by Kyra Faith on May 28, 2011.

As Winter Comes to a Close . . .

A couple of photos from a walk through the woods as Spring tried to free itself from the chains of Winter.

Destitute in an Alternate Reality

Propelled forward 
Within the confines of my mind
By stretching the truth from
A vacancy left there by my youth
Stretch it until it bends into some alternate reality
Because the light of day exposes
Infinite possibility.
The limitless energy flow drives fear right through your skull
Like a stake into the heart of your dreams,
fear pierces the boundless energy and paralyzes your soul
Whisking away what lies within and
Leaving it cold on the floor in front of you,
lifeless and destitute, 
framing the burdens of a life left in chains wrapped up in shame.

By Kyra Jackman
April 13, 2011