poetry & song

literature and verse in calligraphy

A handwritten love letter titled 'Love Letter from the Afterlife' by Andrea Gibson, expressing thoughts on love, loss, and the experience of dying.
A handwritten quote featuring artistic calligraphy with red maple leaves on a light background, expressing a reflection on beauty.
A decorative poem framed in white. The poem discusses the wishes for afterlife arrangements, emphasizing simplicity and connection to nature, symbolized by a pink flowering tree illustration on the right side.
A framed poem titled 'Landing in Athens' featuring an illustration of an owl and handwritten text reflecting on a plane landing and celebrating a person's 80th birthday.
A heartfelt poem titled 'Our Baby Boy Beau,' expressing a father's love and anticipation for his newborn son. The text recounts the journey leading to the child's birth and reflects on family growth, love, and the joy of parenthood.
Black and white image featuring the text of 'The Ballad of Springhill' by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, outlining the tragic history of miners in Springhill, Nova Scotia, with a focus on themes of blood, coal, and sacrifice.
A black and white illustration featuring a bird and two birds perched on a branch, accompanied by stylized handwritten text that includes a rhyme about counting for different meanings.
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A framed calligraphy artwork displaying the poem 'Twice Shy' by Seamus Heaney, featuring elegant handwritten verses and artistic lettering in varying colors.
A close-up image of a handwritten love letter on textured paper, featuring elegant calligraphy. The letter expresses deep emotions and affection, signed 'Audrea Gibson' with a small heart symbol.
The Scribe in the Woods
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