a collection of original pen&ink art, poetry and lyrics by c.n. o'mahony
i know it is often difficult,
but your breath taken,
is actually given.
a gift back to all,
who love you so.
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WINTER
pen&ink on film and galvanized sheet metal by ~ c.n. o’mahony 2013
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here’s to a good week friends, keep breathing
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BREATHE
.just breathe,
me into your soul,
where only your dreams,
and thoughts that you stole,
are protected from the eyes.
that are making you whole.
just breathe.
.
just breathe,
me into another day,
tomorrows path through,
meadows where we lay,
kiss me, hold me near,
listen to what i say,
just breathe.
.
botanical pen & ink sketch and poetry by ~ c.n. o’mahony
in the shade on a cloudy day
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HALF PAST YOU
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falling deep into slumber,
only to be greeted by her.
like that of a fallen feather,
laid upon me with desire.
where did you come from?
and all you brought.
your gifts by hand,
reach me beyond thought.
the result, words flow,
the river is not dry,
like the tides by phase of moon,
you unleashed my cry.
feel no threat,
you fit nicely in my thought,
there, just there,
like my spirit guide always taught.
where this river flows,
no one is to say.
floating on your work,
i’ll keep this intrigue at bay.
falling deeper again,
she is pulling away.
i damn this sleep!
can you hear me? stay.
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afternoon dream revisited. poetry by c.n. o’mahony 2013
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lines crossed
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you chased me into the woods
crossing the guarded line
into my calm, into my haven
i’ve now blended my skin
into the cool green backdrop
of giant sequoias, hidden
this time i’ll stay
and never walk out
into a world of fear
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poetry & art by ~ c.n. o’mahony
image ~ layered film & sheet metal
redwood grove, berkeley, ca., usa 2013
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Harbor
I wish you would just go!
Laying in harbor overnight,
The world of oceans,
Beyond you with open arms.
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Why is it you linger?
Perhaps it is the thought,
Of leaving a piece of yourself,
Deep behind my eyes.
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No ocean will ever fill,
Your empty heart,
Or cradle you to sleep,
The way I did last night.
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free verse by ~ c.n. o’mahony 2013
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We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.
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-Dead Poet’s Society (via cleanlegs)
my first reblog…say’s it all
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reflections
i watched you look for something in me that wasn’t there for your taking
random words, pen&ink by ~ c.n. o’mahony 2013
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Dream
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I dreamt under your shade,
Of long valleys and lush glens,
Granite temples guarding great rivers.
And like a thrasher calling a mate,
The wind across your needles,
Sung a soft lullaby from heaven’s gate.
Oh! California, land of dreams,
Where the sun pauses to set,
For one last look over his shoulder,
Slipping now, drowning into the blue Pacific.
Intoxicated, on your vast beauty.
Oh! California…
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coniferous dream ~ charcoal pencil
art & poetry by ~ c.n. o’mahony 2013
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mistral resonation
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Nature speaks to me,
Through a voice so sweet,
Like that of a songbird,
Calling for a mate.
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Her breath resonates,
The passing needles,
Of a conifer forest.
A whispered lilt.
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Intoxicating my soul,
With every gust.
Delivering knowledge,
And secrets to ponder.
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poetry by ~ c.n. o’mahony
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broken wren
pen&ink
c.n. o’mahony 2013
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fold
pen&ink
c.n. o’mahony 2013
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KING’S CROSS
pen&ink by ~ c.n. o’mahony
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Best Coast.
San Clemente, California
San Clemente Island in background
Photograph by C.N. O’Mahony
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pen & ink botanical sketch by ~ c.n. o’mahony
~angelica hendersonii - angelica
california usa
2013
