Ed Stone, the poet, was Mary's husband who died in 1977. Each poem has a connection with the paintings and murals shown.
CASINO
by Ed Stone
the merchant prince
plays casino
nightly
cuts the deck
with slicing eyes
holds his hand
with love
has dreams
his cards are
naked warriors
of merchandise
shields upraised
a spear whistles
in his teeth
blood tides
warm his feet
the merchant prince
relaxes.
For information please contact the artist through her daughter, Ramie Streng. Her email address is: rstreng@cybernetisp.net.
