Gail Butler Blogs

Labor Day approaches! It's back to school time! It's time for nature to shed her greens of summer, and take on the firey colors of autumn. This poem/ painting celebrates the harvest and the 'autumn' of our years. The harvest is in on the old man's... 

Greetings! I hope each of you are having a marvelous summer! Today's post is a painting which is part of my 'Casting Call' series. This piece will be used for the cover of a book being written by a very gifted holistic practitioner. I have found grea... 

Good morning! I hope everyone out there is having a wonderful summer! Mine has definately been busy! My poem for today is a story about a wise little mouse and a feline with a weakness. We all have our weak spot, Something we can't resist. This ... 

Good morning! This post is for ALL of the creative people in the world. Whether you are a painter, a sculpter, a photographer or musician, the artistic spirit resides within you. The artistic spirit is often a lonely soul, Adrift in a sea of poss... 

Happy Memorial Day to ALL! I hope each of you has a wonderful holiday! My poem today is for 'Dog...Gone Happy'. This piece won second place in one of our local art shows, and is one of my personal favorites! It's a glorious afternoon, The red c... 

Good morning to all! Today's weather is supposed to be HOT here in Chesterfield, so I am sharing one of my 'beachy' renditions. Let's all go to the seashore, Where the conversations flow, We'll kick off our shoes, and stay awhile, A fishing we... 

This piece is my rendition of 'Thunderous Herd', a play on words to be sure...but I can't help it! The sunset fills the sky, As the thunderstorm approaches, It's brilliant hues reflected, On everything it touches. Lightning flashes and thunder... 

Good morning! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend planned! I am giving you a couple of shorter poems today!! My first is for "Painted Ladies", a piece I created after visiting our local botanical gardens. There were two little girls recieving SUC... 

This one is for all of the mermaid fans out there! The mermaid anxiously waits, Bathed in aqua light, When suddenly she sees, The loan shark now in sight, The sunlight lingers, Upon his dark blue skin, And evil thoughts reside, Behind his t... 

Good morning! My next poem/art post is for my 'Crab Pickin' piece. My previous posts (April 4th) have received a lot of veiws, I hope you are enjoying my renditions! The family gathers by the shore, Beneath their bright umbrellas, To reunite an... 

My third post for today is for my 'Hung Out To Dry' piece. This is an allegorical work, with a political spin. I created this in 2011, a difficult year for many in this country. The big white house sits on the hill, It's occupants discussing each... 

My second post is for one of my favorite pieces, 'Alley Catz'. The shadows lengthen in the alley, Where the resturant resides, Whose waitress, dear young Sally, Greets the box with open eyes. "You can have your pick.",he grins, "They're nearl... 

Greetings! I hope this day finds you doing well! I would like to share with you some of the poetry I have written to go with my 'Wordplay' series. I hope you enjoy reading my posts, please comment! My first post is for 'The Call Of The Wild'. ...