Heather Whitley Gibson, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, grew up in upstate New York. She has been writing poetry, and creating artwork all of her life. She did her undergraduate, and graduate work in Fine Arts and Art History with a strong emphasis in poetry and philosophy. Heather founded two of the top progressive art galleries in Cincinnati, Ohio which continue to have a solid influence on the art scene. She still promotes the Ohio Arts, and continues to exhibit her art, as well as
writing poetry and song lyrics daily.
But I lost it
it's inside the mattress,
unseen
it sneaks out,
...
the windows are all broken
and the wind is coming threw
do you feel the wind in your bones
does it turn your mind to blue
...
She combs my hair
in loose strokes
as the cats warm themselves
by fire, to touch her skin
...