I had a few papers with these large marks on it just waiting for some calligraphy. The poem is written using my regular handwriting with walnut ink and a pointed nib.  My intention was to make a book, starting with a sheet, cut it up and use it for collage ‘layers’ reflecting the message of the poem.  

I started cutting off the left section and then decided to write out a second version that I ended up  liking better for the collage. Now, what to do with this version cut into two pieces?  I found a nice purple paper and attached the two pieces leaving the space between.  What was once a throw away, became one of my favorites.