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Poem ‘Calligraphy’ by Mark Anderson

Calligraphy      (For Sachiyo)

 

Artists, so dedicated to their works,

In calligraphy to letters and words.

Beautiful handwriting behind it lurks

With pens and brushes for sky and the birds.

 

Different styles arrest the gaze, from Arabic

To Chinese, as a form of expression

Communicating  gracefully, so quick

To move a tool, no sign of digression.

 

Sachiyo is a master of her art,

A king-sized brush can be her instrument

Which she will just sway and swing to the heart

Of fine technique, to where it should be sent.

 

Calligraphy can surprise and delight,

So calm, so heavenly, so sweet, so light.

 

Mark Anderson:　From Winchester. A poet who, in addition to his native English, is fluent in French, German and Latin.
He devoted his life to teaching English to children and foreign nationals throughout his life. Since retiring, he has been enjoying literature and choral music.