reach
which word does it sound like? which intent?
the myth of monoliths, of all-of-a-kind
when frogs prevail we call it plague
in a flicker, a song replaced by drumming
showing the seams, the drywall tape, the glue
wasps in the rose garden is a long standing problem for garden diversity
and the world is watching now watching now - Gabriel
and still, we have his bridge to cross again
a brief history of little tin gods would serve us well
words matter, just words - consent or adulation
draws attention to the nouns, but it's the verbs that mount
allowed to rise most stand on their own together
sometimes, precipice
dazzled by false choices brother
who has the president's ear
shake the ruts of America
all the way through god's green gates
subtle divides to the open airs
all news is local
peaceable assembly
on reflection not strictly speaking a shadow
from the cat bird seat, words count
institutional voices
mumbles and whispers - its not what they shout
windows
group shrug in progress
be aware when the catbird takes your call
bus blues
mere hundreds of birds
hard questions. should you take the microphone or speak into it?
conversation takes time
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The work you find on this site includes handmade objects and images, created with a sense of respect for the everyday world - a respect for all that is shared in common and all that is different or unique. Mike Sweeney sees importance in acknowledging that sameness and difference are inseparable parts of each person, thing, and relationship. Observing how sameness and difference are collaborating forces in the world influences how Mike selects his subjects and methods for working.
Cover & Interview, September, 2019