Silhouettes

'Silhouettes'

© 2016 by Shiloh Moore

Photo credit:  By John Patton published with permission

I am blessed with a community of generous souls who volunteer to help me in many ways.  From car lifts, home haircuts, meals, washing, shopping, chores, visiting and friendship whether in person or virtual, you name it, friends do this for me.  I am beyond grateful.  

One family has helped me for many years with regular lifts and of late, multiple delicious meals every week.  A few years ago when I saw this photo taken of their adult children who have also helped out, I immediately envisioned artwork from silhouettes.  I put it aside to create in future, and I have just now been well enough to.  

Thank you, Pattons for your generosity and support.  And this is dedicated to all who go out of their way to help me in whatever capacity you can - please know it is deeply appreciated. 

'Collage Silhouettes'

© 7/4/16 by Shiloh Moore

8x10" Paper collage

'Line Drawing Silhouettes'

© 8/4/16 by Shiloh Moore

8x10" Pitt Pen on Paper

Wishes II

Poem 'Wishes II' ©2013 by Shiloh Moore 

'Pastel Abstract' © 2008 by Shiloh Moore

 It's been a few months since my last blogpost.  For 6 weeks I had a very welcome lift in my health and was able to do a bit more, so I filled my time catching up with friends and doing things I haven't been able to do for a long time and really miss.  I even saw a movie.

Then a month ago I crashed and am back in survival mode.  I've recently faced new challenges to confront.  But such is life, at least I have the hope of improvement once again and know it can happen.

Being horizontal for many hours each day, has had me thinking what's important to me.  I still try to send cards to friends and I wonder what to say.  In Feb 2012 I wrote some wishes that are on this blog:  "Wishes - Feb 2012"  I thought I'd like to try to write more in that style.  I wondered what do I wish for my friends?  What do I long for for my self?  

I came up with this poem that I've displayed on two different abstract pictures, one I created in 2008, the other in 2011.  I wish for these things sincerely for my friends, but for myself as much as anyone.  And I truly feel them.  They're what get me through. 

Poem 'Wishes II' © 2013 by Shiloh Moore

'Silver Abstract' 

Acrylic on canvas

© 2011 by Shiloh Moore

'The Best Support' - 'All I Did Was Listen'

Today a poem and drawing I created when I was 16 was featured in a blog by one of my favourite artists.  Her name's Rachel Awes and her blog is "All I Did Was Listen."  Today's post (including my drawing and poem) is 'Listening to You' which is in a series of guest posts on Fridays, on the theme of 'Listening'.

Rachel does wonderful line drawings with colour, combined with a quote, usually something inspired by her experiences as a psychologist.  She has a new book out filled with her gorgeous drawings, called 'All I did was Listen' which you can order on Etsy (click on the title for the link).  I can't wait to receive my copy in the mail!

I will include for you my drawing and poem shared on her blog.  It is one of the poems in my book "Stranger In The Moving Chair," self-published 2004.

'The Best Support'

Copyright 1997 by Shiloh Moore

"The Best Support"

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The best way to help

Is to listen
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Advice seems to pour

From those

Who insist they understand

But have never experienced it.
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Those who help

Are those who listen
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Those who accept

There is no magic cure

Accept they cannot instantly

Make things happily ever after
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The best support

Is not a quick fix

But a listening ear,

No judgment,

And acceptance.
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Copyright 1997 by Shiloh Moore