Tag Archives: Art

SUMMER

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Sitting in the backyard chair, Gazing at the haze filled air, Skies of blue and not a care, Reflections on a pond do glare, Brilliant colors – lots to spare, Flowers … Continue reading

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WEATHERED

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Scuffed by the constant thrashing of the elements, Exterior somewhat battered by overuse, Sitting quietly in the peace of the harbor,, Waiting for another chance, Like us, clothed in … Continue reading

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THE SHADOW OF DEATH

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Our lives on earth are temporal – a whisper hushed and still, We’re placed here by the Father’s hand and through His mighty will, He guides us through the depths of pain, He takes our … Continue reading

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CHARACTER

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Leathered face, lined with a roadmap of living and experience, Personal treasures – measures of accomplishment and survival, Years of experience, emotions, decisions, disappointment and rejoicing, Life shapes us into who we become, God … Continue reading

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WHITEWASHED

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The white picket fence has seen better days, a bucket of whitewash will do, To cover the shadows and darkness of life, to make it look better and new, But time once again will take over … Continue reading

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OBSERVE – BELIEVE

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A seed falls from a tree. It burrows and nestles in rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, … Continue reading

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HE IS EVERYWHERE

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The sky declares the glory of the Lord, His power is made evident in the turmoil of a storm, He stirs the clouds with His little finger and they obey, Gathering into multitudinous troops, they … Continue reading

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CITY SCAPE

ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A string of box cars clatter across the tracks – chugging, clanking, rattling, Slowly creeping through the city, on a mission to somewhere, What lies within those cars? Is it something perishable, something … Continue reading

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TRANSITION

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A haze entrenched sky sheds a minute amount of light upon the river’s edge, Capturing reflections, dispersing shadows, displaying an array of natural color, The houseboat has been idle for months, frozen in a mass of crystal … Continue reading

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MY ROCK

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A fortress carved from stone, stands rigidly against raging waters, A refuge from the relentless waves threatening to intrude, God alone has created that place, Cut through the massive rock with His finger, Each pebble blasted … Continue reading

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ROAD LESS TRAVELED

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Lines intersect through valleys of viridescence, Carving through shades of opulent emerald, Jade and golden yellow, Cutting a straight path to somewhere, yet going nowhere, On the less traveled roads, ruts don’t run so deep, … Continue reading

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INTO THE LIGHT

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A world shrouded in darkness, enveloped in an everlasting haze, Closing in with its heavy cape of weight and anxiety, Never ceasing to control us, Holding tightly as we sink further into the bottomless pit, But even in … Continue reading

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PURPLE TEARS

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The world cries purple tears as an icon falls asleep, They say he was a genius, and now they all just weep, When faith is put in worldly men, our dreams are shattered soon, Our treasures … Continue reading

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ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A cobblestone path, a house made of mortar and brick, With shutters to shade, open windows to cool, The doors were not locked, its light was a lone candlestick, A fire to cook on and … Continue reading

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CORNER STORE

Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© Road trip – away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Tucked away in the bluffs along the river, a tiny town, Population unimpressive. Conveniences adequate, Traffic  minimal, Pace slow, Crime, practically non-existent, Still … Continue reading

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MERGING TRAFFIC

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Like ships that pass upon the open waters, We sail through life effortlessly, or so it seems, Under the surface there are tangles and weeds that strangle, Above, prevailing winds determine the journey, There are perils … Continue reading

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SPRING©

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Droplets blend together from remnants of ice and mountain snow, Trickling over rocky crevices, dancing together in a timeless waltz, Soon they meld into a cascade of raging energy as the dance becomes intense, … Continue reading

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CAMOUFLAGED

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Entwined with brush and branches, a refuge holds you tight, The world is far away, you’re hidden from its sight, The fear you hold inside, adrenaline excites, But comfort still you know.  It takes away your … Continue reading

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SIMPLICITY

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The world is filled with wondrous things, Things that capture our attention with their allure, Flashy things that entice and tempt us to do things we normally wouldn’t do, There is so much more in … Continue reading

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INTO THE SON

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A glorious sun rise pours its beauty over a peaceful lake, Casting reflection and light as it rises slowly above the horizon, Like shards of glass, the light dances from place to place, Creating a … Continue reading

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