old wise artist

to the old wise artist

-Bill- 

you passed down 

to me a skill 

a gift

the gift of art 

of experimenting 

of perfecting the craft

creatively 

without criticism 

without scepticism 

all the while
preaching nothing but
encouragement

yeah, Bill 

you took me under your wing

you taught me things

you taught me how to see

the world a bit differently

and for this 

I thank you