By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
WALKING INTO BIG SUR
A woman
is reading poetry with her hands
stanzas written into cliffs
before human beings walked upright
She combs beaches
retracing emotions
ocean drew out of sand
Is moved to tears
by the delicate beadwork of dew
organically spiraling mountain landscapes reshaped by fog
A woman is walking into Big Sur’s
misty canvas
larger than the still-life
she painted herself to be
Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).
Latest posts by Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes (see all)
- Word’s Out | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 14, 2018
- Political Love Affair | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 7, 2018
- Deer Tracks | Geo-Poetic Spaces - November 30, 2018
