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light refractions

FILM
by Sage R (with Erin W)

I rest my lids in liminal space

the hazy limbo a cool embrace

brushing away the morning dew

i carry on, a steady pace

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drawing away the wispy air

your eyes shine through, a nostalgic glare

i allow the fog to coat my lungs

the teary leaves: my sodden lair

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crests of waves brush my neck

its sleepy breaze a silhouette

i wade through the endless sea

the only compass: my misty breath

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our time is up; the tide now low

the earth is still; the rain to snow

i still sometimes feel the afterglow

i still sometimes feel the afterglow

A STATEMENT FROM THE ARTIST

SAGE R

I frequently write and create little pieces of art but don't really share them. My poems are part of a series of 4 documents where I blurt my thoughts out in the form of pretty words, so I'm happy to be able to get some of them out of the comfort of my Google Docs. I don’t necessarily write out of personal experience, though. Often I put myself into random universes and just write what I sense. In terms of the film, I was assigned a "visual poetry" under 5-minute film in class, and I worked extensively with Erin W to create this experimental short. This is only my edit--she did her own. I also wrote the poem and performed it in the film. Ultimately, I'm happy with how it turned out. It's best watched with headphones! Also, the quality got ruined by YouTube. I don’t know what anyone will gain from reading/watching these, but I hope I take you on a little journey through my artistic expression. Enjoy!
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