The poetry of the American Painter Ansel Horsman has a purpose to be complimentary to his oil paintings in every possible way.  The poetry is included with all his oil paintings and is simply attached, usually to the back, of the fine art work and is meant to be not only part of the painting but is actually included with ownership of the painting.  The poetry is written in the artist’s hand with an old time quill and ink and is written on Egyptian papyrus.  The poetry’s subject matter is typically related to the painting but does have a quality of social justice.  It is the artist hope to enrich the viewer of his paintings by influencing the audience’s thought with the writings so that one may have a more complete art experience.

the aureus gerege shoulders an empire
and this is the way of the linen
and this is the way of the stamped salt
and this is the way of all that is silken

behind we find heavenly karakoram
a trade is afoot in what is selfish
targets may be punctured by argentums
but all that is peppered has the scent of a herring

what is indeed slippery is truly hidden

but giving gifts may only be unlocked for you

- Ansel Horsman