Every Old Man Was A Young Man (Detail of We Are Gathered in the Sight). 9.25" x 7.25".
23K gold leaf, found photograph, conceptual calligraphy.
23K gold leaf, found photograph, conceptual calligraphy.
Transliteration
Song lyrics
Every old man,
was a young man,
His face was smooth
unwrinkled hand.
His steps were bright
in eyes delight,
Easily his heart
could understand.
In love unmild,
passions wild
Thrown to the wind,
an only child,
His fears were few
with thoughts brand new
Never imagined,
it could all be through.
Every old man,
was a young man
Leaf and limb
of a magic plan.
Spirits high
dreams to fly
He wasn't watching
the time go by,
Girls they came
women went
One remained
the best he felt.
A child was born
in light adorned
How long he asked,
can this go on?
Every old man,
was a young man
Who runs a race
that never ran
Hey, young man,
it never ran.
