Bronze Smiles
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Sunlight perfect
Sands reflection
They say it’s quiet this time of day.
Sounds of birds, the lapping waves,
If you listen, it’s full of song.
Subtle effect
Soothing connection
They say it’s a perfect place to play.
Sounds of young children feeling brave,
If you take the time to go along.
Sunlight perfect, seaside wonder
Subtle effect, breathing wind
Sands reflection, life we ponder
Soothing connection, a memory pinned
~ Katherine DeSilva
Kristen Ledson
Ipswich Awakes
Photograph
Meet the Creators
Kristen Ledson
Being a morning person, living in Ipswich, makes it easy to find beautiful images. Kristen's interest in photography began on Girl Scout hikes in the Adirondacks. Her professional career has been as a dancer, choreographer and teacher both locally and internationally. An eye for patterns, light, and quirkiness has informed her work. Kristen has won national awards for dance video and poetry. Favorite times are now with Clarajane her three year old granddaughter.
Katherine DeSilva
Katherine DeSilva is an Ipswich native, artist, and writer. She has written and illustrated four children's books and two books for adults. She has her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and a Master of Science in Special Education. Katherine enjoys writing poetry and prose, focusing on the natural world, relationships, and spirituality. She is also a teacher and works with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities, blending her artistic talents with her dedication to education and community engagement.