Sarnia de la Maré FRSA Author, Musician, Artist

I remember youth  Like it was yesterday   A bouncing rainbow On acid Someone’s unkempt heirloom Such vigour and poise Such saccharin dreams I remember love like  It was always tomorrow  An ever-ready pink bunny Oiled loins and fat thighs Preened like a ready meal In a bitter-sweet sauce I remember children  Like they were forever  Squealing writhing brats  Of genes pushed into hope Biological satisfaction  Smothered in fear And syrup I remember living  Like it never ends Just trying to breathe Fleshy moments wedged  In a gas chamber  A never-ending celluloid Flickering in the darkness of  The existential abyss And I remember death  Like a promise to a baby deer The lightening trajectory  Of a bullet In a green forest With rustling leaves that whisper This is it Here it comes ©2025 Sarnia de la Mare Pillowhead $1,280 Digital, 20 W x 33 H x 0.1 D in Prints from $100 Man in Baseball Cap Digital, 19 W x 27 H x 0.1 D ...

Of Paint and Poems: A Journey Through Art and Verse By Sarnia de la Mare Art and poetry have always shared a unique symbiosis, each offering a perspective that enriches the other. In my latest picture book, Of Paint and Poems , I weave these two expressive forms together, creating a deeply personal and immersive experience for readers. This collection is a visual and lyrical odyssey—one that invites contemplation, emotion, and a fresh way of engaging with art. The Vision Behind Of Paint and Poems For years, my artistic practice has revolved around the interplay of texture, color, and emotion. With this book, I wanted to take that dynamic further by integrating words that enhance and transform each piece. Rather than serving as mere descriptions, the accompanying poems act as companions, sometimes echoing the artwork’s mood, sometimes offering an entirely new perspective. The result is a layered experience that encourages readers to see beyond the surface and feel the stories within the...