I’d Never Come Down

As I sit here
Alone
In the tallest tree
Why don’t I fly
Nobody will see

The creek beneath me
Softly singing
A reflection I see
This peaceful, winged-creature
I long to be

- - - by Reta C. Howell-Iley

Sculpture Support: 3/4 inch wood panel, textured layers of rich silver, nickel, antique silver, bright copper, antique copper, brass, bronze and gold metallic paints make this piece shine in any light source. Aluminum and Copper was attached to add smooth-flowing focal points approximately 2-3 inches over the highly textured structure.