Dah Helmer

The Opening Dah Helmer

A seasoned poet, DAH, gifts us with his masterful philosophical perceptions. His resplendent, artful pieces, cover such a breadth of his skill, that one is hard pressed to define the works singularly. DAH writes with beauty and clarity on the esoteric, ethereal and spiritual manifestations of the soul; the stark realities of the disenfranchised; the aged, the homeless, the bereaved, and he captures the sensuality of love and sexual passion. His work is reminiscent of the paintings of Auguste Renoir; the earthy brushstrokes gain greater clarity from a distance. You must stand back from each piece and look at the magnitude of its entirety. In the poem "Death" I was struck by this disturbingly truthful line: "What does it matter that we are born into death's womb, waiting to be delivered" Such are the works of DAH, prophetic and dreamlike; reminding me of "Dance at the Moulin de la Galette" by Renoir. A refreshingly classic collection of work; a joy to behold--author, Brenda-Lee Ranta.