February Art

 

One-Person Show 

I am excited to have a one-person show at the

UCCS Downtown Meeting Space 

This is done through the coordination of the most helpful and supportive Jessica de la Luna, Vice President & Curator of the Pikes Peak Arts Council.

 

You are invited to the opening during the

First Friday Artwalk 

February 6

5:00 - 8:00 pm

102 S. Tejon St.

See my two latest paintings, and seventeen other pieces February 2 through March 2, 2026. 

The UCCS Meeting Space is open Monday-Fridays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm otherwise. 

Be mindful that parking is not free Downtown during these hours. Metered street parking and the Downtown public parking garage are available.

Don't Miss the MAC!

I will have two additional pieces at the Manitou Art Center 1st Amendment Show in the Intemann Gallery  

February 3 - March 28 

The MAC has changed hours recently, so be sure to check on their days and times prior to arrival. 

Thanks for supporting the arts!

   

 

  

  

 

 

Happy New Year 2026!

 

Happy New Year to all who love the arts! This month I will be preparing for two art shows in February.

 

So, in the meantime, here are a few poems to contemplate and perhaps encourage you to add more poetry to your life. 

 

The Door of Poetry  

The door of poetry swings open

As if pushed by great and passionate arms.

 

Why the doors to love, poetry and art were closed

I have few reasons; some I know of.

 

Here are a few:

      My heart was broken—really broken.

      By God or the other I honestly cannot say.

 

      My heart was shuttered—dark and gloomy

      By a myriad of disappointments—not all Eros.

 

      My heart was afraid—an ancient tradition of mine.

      Afraid of enjoying life and not being able

                  To find contentment.

 

The door of poetry is open again

      Pushed in by great and compassionate arms.

 

Why the doors to love, poetry and art will remain open

I have a few reasons, some I know of.

 

Here are a few:

      My heart is mended, with telling scars

      By God and time I know for certain.

 

      My heart is filled with light—warm and tender

      By a myriad of content moments—all His love.

 

      My heart is not afraid—

ancient traditions permitted by death—

Have given room for life’s enjoyment and

      True contentment.

 

 

Poetry Shelf

 

Poetry takes up little space

On paper and on shelf.

But, oh, what vastness,

Beauty, grace and wealth!

 

 

© M.R.Hyde 2026

 

And one from another collection that I have posted in my study and that inspires me daily...

 

I woke early

to stack my words

as my speech’s slave

did its morning work.

 

I have piled a mound

of praise that long

will stand without crumbling

in poetry’s field.

 

The Sagas of the Icelanders, "Egil’s Saga", Penguin Books, 1997.