RIchard Opio
Photography and Poem By Maria Jerez Balan

Oh, twin brother, sister, That temporary, utter joy that felt like forever, The occasional winter sun through naked trees Their detailed branches. When the scales have fallen And the veil torn and ripped, Unmasked. “Now I get it!” “Now I see that, actually” Despite the fear of losing time Art. All before us. Inspiring fleeting moments between Sunset scenes, sun through cloud formations... Free perfection. Self-actualisation. Fully bright The human chance to transmit that feeling, Wholesome effect effect that breathes: “Nothin’ to be afraid of.” Maverick! Lift your eyes Fulfilment by your creation and your mind You Inspire. Because creativity, creativity begets You can’t help but create, Exchange, Experience and relate. Support them, let them run. Always kept in your heart. No matter how much time has passed. No matter who you are.