We came back from our holiday to very good news! Jack Henderson (of Jack Draws Anything fame) had drawn our picture.
I’d requested the picture of behalf of DorkyDad – it is an oyster and a raccoon – and Jack gives a great explanation on his website about how he based it on a famous painting that he liked.
In response, I’ve sent Jack a copy of this children’s poem called The Perfect Sea Island Night – which DorkyDad wrote years and years ago – that inspired the request.
A Perfect Sea Island Night
A fine warm night
on a fresh tide beach,
watched over by an orange
waning moon.
Two old friends met
with a song in their hearts,
an oyster
and a raccoon.
The coon played a flute,
the oyster a drum,
and the music spread
on the breeze.
Soothing the restless,
calming the dark,
while birds relaxed
in the trees.
And a glorious sound
swelled up to the sky;
the stars were tinselled
and bright
When two old friends
found a song in their hearts
on a perfect
Sea Island night.
Thanks Jack, we think your picture is a perfect illustration of the poem!
The other exciting news when we got back is that the artwork for DorkyDad’s Spoken Word show at this year’s PBH Free Fringe is done. It has been done by a very talented designer friend, Sabrina Russo, and looks fab. Here is a sneaky wee preview of the front of the flyer.
Let us know what you think, and keep an eye on DorkyDad’s poetry page for more details of the show.
The Perfect Sea Island Night is © Young Dawkins, 1970. Do not republish without permission.
What a beautiful picture – to represent a beautiful poem. Your hubby is incredibly talented – I’ll keep an eye out for his show x
That poem is just gorgeous I absolutely love it. It should be written and framed and hung on a wall. And how exciting about the spoken word show. Keep us posted!x