Inspirations of Art and Poetry Poem by Aberjhani

'The image titled 'The Homeless, Psalm 85:10,' featured on the cover of ELEMENTAL, can evoke multiple levels of response. They may include the spiritual in the form of a studied meditation upon the multidimensional qualities of the painting itself; or an extended contemplation of the scripture in the title, which in the King James Bible reads as follows: 'Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.' The painting can also inspire a physical response in the form of tears as it calls to mind its more earth-bound aspects; namely, the very serious plight of those who truly are homeless in this world, whether born into such a condition, or forced into it by poverty or war.'