The Heart

In the desert I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
Who, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hand
And ate of it. I said, "Is it good, friend?"
"It is bitter-bitter," he answered; "But I like it
Because it is bitter, And because it is my heart."

-Stephen Crane The Heart

Happy Hallow's Eve

Illustration Friday: Flying

Challenge

I'm better at pencil than paint when it comes to illustration. But, I have to keep trying and look at each failure as a success or I'll never grow and I hope you do the same. Duke Nuke'm suggested I borrow from the New Yorker a contest where viewers can provide a caption for my illustrations. In response to that, anyone that submits a caption for this illo is automatically enrolled in a contest where I, as the official,will pick the best comment. The winner will receive from me: with my next submission to IF a link to their site, a redux of this post with their caption attached and a beer koozie from Toni and Chris's wedding 2006 that fits most American and European beer bottles (postage paid by winner, have you seen the price of postage lately?), and maybe a little doodle from me. How sweet is that? So, step up to the plate and give me a taste of how clever you can be. All submissions must be entered by Oct. 13, 2009 to be considered. This post can be found on digg.com courtesy of a suggestion from Margie. Enjoy.

Illustration Friday: Germs

One of the infected.