the blank canvas

it is astounding,

the block of stone 

turned into

life.

the sculptor's

hand

chipping away, but already

knowing what's in

there.

what will in time

see light.

as is the blank canvas

before the artist

puts a brush to it

with all the colors he

has,

and the blank page,

waiting waiting

with the pen in hand,

at last be ready

to write.