The following painting “After” will be on exhibit at the ’21st Annual All Cape Cod Art Show’ at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham.  The opening reception was June 5th and the show runs through June 27th.  The Creative Arts Center is located at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham, Ma 02633, 508-945-3583, capecodcreativearts.com.

This poem was written to accompany the painting.

After

After the beach with salt and sand removed
After the drive-in, flea market and gallery stroll
Boats are moored, paddles packed, sails refurled
Last oyster shucked, last lobster cracked
After the days last game has been played
The moon rises bright “en garde”
Evening envelopes Cape Cod.

James S Cornell
‘’June 2016