Stephen and his wizard head walking staff

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Stephen, Poetic Artist
Roaring Camp, Felton, California
May 2009

Stephen sits across my table as I reloads my camera with another roll of film. What struck my attention on him was his walking staff with carved wizard head (reminded of Gandalf of Lord of the Rings). For a moment I thought I was at another festival (Renaissance) than in civil war reenactment. Out of curiousity I asked if he get it from one of the store stalls at the event, he says that he got it from one of this client whom he wrote a poem. After I got home he was so kind enough to send me samples of his work.

BIRTHDAY POEM FOR PALOMA GRACIELA CHAVEZ IN CELEBRATION OF HER FIRST YEAR
by STEPHEN C. WETLESEN

Twelve months have passed, now,
since you entered the world.
In that time,
you have encountered
incomprehensible wonders:
bright colors and shapes,
the fragrance of flowers,
the miracle called music,
those strange and alien sounds
we call words,
in two languages,
and the most beautiful thing of all,
the deep, intense and passionate love
of your mother and father,
all of your family,
those who live with you,
all those gathered here for you
on this happy day
and friends beyond.

Honor flies with you,
pretty little Dove,
and watches you play,
watches your joy.

As your life continues,
never lose your enchantment,
your vision and
your ability to see
that which only children
can and do see.
It is a great gift.
Fly on.

-Commissioned by the family of Paloma G. Chavez, granddaughter of the late Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Union labor leader.

STEPHEN C. WETLESEN, 10250 Mira Vista Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 252-8655 email: SCWetlesen@aol.com, a published poet and writer and graduate of the University of California, has been commissioned for many different needs and occasions involving poetic art, including weddings, birthdays, life tributes, diplomatic receptions, speeches, business presentations, institutional openings, memorials, fundraisers, artistic needs, church events, a CD release party, public relations, seasonal holidays, graduations and infant ceremonies, among other matters.

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Taken on: June 19, 2009

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