In Times Like These
An original acrylic on canvas abstract painting, inspired by poetry by Ari Hofman.
This painting is 18 x 24 inches.
An original acrylic on canvas abstract painting, inspired by poetry by Ari Hofman.
This painting is 18 x 24 inches.
An original acrylic on canvas abstract painting, inspired by poetry by Ari Hofman.
This painting is 18 x 24 inches.
The Poet & The Poem
Ari Hofman is a junior double majoring in English in the creative writing track and studio art in the drawing track at Principia College. They are from a military family and have lived in ten different places across the US and Germany. Ari enjoys writing fiction and poetry, sketching, and painting. They often find themself exploring the idea of family and a sense of belonging in their work. When not writing or drawing, they can be found collecting inspiration on walks and bike rides or playing tabletop, card and board games with their friends.
(Trigger) Happy Times
Do not romanticize death in times like these
When innocent men cannot breathe
When women cannot walk the streets
When we wear masks against disease
When we are so isolated, we fear goodbye
When life moves on but stress is high
When we’re alone with just our thoughts
When it's all too easy to find cliff-edge spots
When we cannot trust the government or police
Do not romanticize death in times like these
Because, when staying up to date,
Some of us listen too close
And some of us listen too late