A Distance

Poetry by Guenevere Kimber & “Gravesend” Photography by Seldon Hunt

 

The earth spreads unbroken beneath me,

as untamed seas lap relentlessly at my feet,

I plant my steps around flowers

of blue and green, and the sun

glitters and shines brightly;

as the clouds drift to a land unseen.

A sunset falls upon the ground in 

leaves: reds, oranges, yellows, greens.

The branches strike, defiantly up towards

a dim lit sky, in a foreboding, yet soft

misty scene.

Silver tones of frost and snow sparkle,

reflecting a lost sun; shards of ice

cling to abandoned ledges, faded grass

succumbs to a cold icy death. Hail

drums on rooftops and roads,

streets that flow with slush.

A common thrush sings sweetly 

somewhere in a distance.

A distance from colorful spring. 

 

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Guenevere Kimber started writing at the age of 8, but was already a complete lover of books as early as 3 years old. Now 14, she continues to write more every day, especially poetry, in hopes of being a published author. She currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but she is lucky to have a home in Northern New Mexico as well.

 

 

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Seldon Hunt is an internationally regarded graphic designer and illustrator, whose immediately recognizable work has become the visual language of the new generation of contemporary avant-rock. His album covers, posters and merchandise designs have been featured in numerous publications and he has exhibited his hyper-detailed kinetic artworks around the world. He has also designed large-scale external graphics and communication systems for award-winning contemporary architectural projects. Follow him on Instagram @seldon_hunt_art