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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · May 30

Beneath cottonwoods, my sanctuary hums by the creek. Alder tea, soft as memory, warms my boots. Hollowed trees whisper endurance, not loss, aging’s dance of resilience. Grateful, I sip, reaching skyward, another year won.

RJH

#photoart #photography #photographer #poetry #poem #poet #visualpoetry

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 2

We are the fragile, broken shells of humanity, crushed beneath the weight of modern life. Jagged edges, sharp and deadly, stabbing blindly for the heart and soul of our fellow man. Can we break the cycle? Bear the weight? Let compassion transform us into the sandy shores of a harmonious future?
RJH

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Dec 16

In hues of sorrow, a life unfolds, Dreams lie in shadow, pain quietly holds. Yet, amidst the swirl, a soft hope sings, A soul's tender strength in the blue that clings.

Excerpt from The Blue - RJH
Image - RJH
#chronicpain #resilience #impressionism #hope #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #art #blue

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Nov 24

Winter in the cold north has begun.
There is a quiet in the mountains at night.

A stillness that soothes the soul….

#photography #photograph #landscapephotography #snow #outdoors #Mountains #rurallife
#b&w

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 24

By Special Request

By Her Side
Ethnic Rock Fusion

A song I wrote, produced & performed all instrumentation for (on this demo version circa 2009)

Featured; Cumbus Saz, Zarb, Bouzouki
Vocals by the late J. Burlengame

#musicsky #musiciansky #music

on.soundcloud.com/jz7y2gfeHjbQ...

By Her Side

Listen to By Her Side by rjhamptonjr #np on #SoundCloud

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Feb 17

Black against the notes of night,
A kitten sits, out of sight.
The melody of resistance hums,
In subtle steps, the old becomes.

RJH

#photoart #photography #photographer #poetry #poem #poet #visualpoetry#kitten #catsofbluesky

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 23

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The Last of the Last Summer

The Tar is a Persian instrument with an ancient lineage, born in this form in the 16th century

If you like Page & Plant “Unleaded” you will like this

Ali Ghamsari - Akhare Akharin Tabestan
#musicsky #musiciansky #music
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Ali Ghamsari - Akhare Akharin Tabestan | علی قمصری - آخرِ آخرین تابستان

YouTube video by Ali Ghamsari

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Feb 16

In the pond’s serene embrace, Life’s reflections, interlace. Fragments of our yesterdays, In nature’s mirror, softly stays.

RJH

#photoart #photography #photographer #poetry #poem #poet #visualpoetry

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 22

“Exposed”

Love and Pain are two of the most timeless art subjects. They are also a part of life we all experience. So many emotions can be found in those two simple words. So many things to be expressed

RJH

#Art #drawing #impressionism #artist #arttherapy #sketch

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 10

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I first heard this band and song on The Late Show with David Letterman in ‘87

It was a great performance, perhaps better than the original

It’s worth your time to dig into the reggae fusion catalog of Third World

#musicsky #musiciansky #music

m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJbC...

Third World - The Spirit Lives

YouTube video by Neglected Trax

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 4

Have you ever done the full Bryan Adams? Have you felt the fire in your soul? Felt pain from the passion of art? Chasing your dreams through sleepless nights and tireless days, forging beauty with each and every brush stroke, in every note, and each beat of your heart.

Find Life In Art

RJH

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 31

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Pino Daniele
Amore senza fine (Endless Love), 1998

An Italian artist whose passion & creativity transcended borders. A seamless blend of blues, jazz, rock, and traditional Italian sounds

Worth a deep dive🎶

#musicsky #musiciansky #music

m.youtube.com/watch?v=KZaA...

Pino Daniele - Amore senza fine (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Pino Daniele

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 14

In the night, a glow profound, Silent guide where truths are found. Through shadows deep, light carves a way, Eternal flame of night & day
Stars above, silent embrace, Light reveals our hidden grace. Mystic calls, truth draws near, In night’s embrace, all becomes clear
RJH
#photography #poetry #poem

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 17

Twilight’s embrace, mountains mirror dreams. Lake's serenity redeems. In your embrace, night’s soft symphony. Love’s eternal refrain, hearts aligned in nature’s symphony.

RJH

#photoart #photography #photographer #poetry #poem #poet #visualpoetry

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · May 6

Still lake reflects old pines,
Light murmurs, time unwinds,
In solitude, hearts align,
In kayak’s glide, peace enshrines.

RJH

#photoart #photography #photographer #poetry #poem #poet #visualpoetry

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 18

Lesser Known Originals & Covers

In 1972 John Denver went to #2 on the billboard charts with Take me Home Country Roads

In 1973 it was covered by the band that coined the term "reggae", Toots and the Maytals

A fantastic Caribbean twist!

#musicsky #musiciansky #music
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lQFK...

Toots and the Maytals - Take Me Home Country Roads

YouTube video by Lisa Sixties

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 18

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Grammy Award winners Shadowfax

New Age Jazz from Narada and Windham Hill opened my metal-clad musical soul in the 80’s

Blessed to have shared correspondence with 5 of the core members through the years

Angel’s Flight

#musicsky #musiciansky #music
m.youtube.com/watch?v=D6KR...

Shadowfax / Angel's Flight

YouTube video by WindhamHillLovers

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 19

“Flower Hospice Care”

Have you ever pondered why, as a subject matter, it is called a “still life”? The flowers are cut and are essentially in the watery vase of hospice, life?🤔

Study piece
4”x6” on Rainier Beer Cardboard.

#Art #drawing #modernart #cardboardart #Sketch #penandink” #impressionism

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 21

Lesser Known Originals & Covers

In 1983 The Bellamy Brothers had a massive #1 Country hit with When I'm Away From You

The song was written by Frankie Miller of Scotland & was a minor UK hit @ #43 in 79

(Check out the Bellamy Brothers)

#musicsky #musiciansky #music
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkQe...

Frankie Miller - When I'm Away From You (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Chrysalis Records

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 26

“Onions, the Snake and the Garden Wall”

Simple complexity. I love to work on Implied Detail with exaggerated Perspectives and odd, Surreal subject matters

Neither overwrought or under thought

K.I.S.S exemplified
Crayon & sharpie

RJH

#Art #drawing #abstract #abstractart #artist #arttherapy

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 27

Amidst the forge, life’s essence found, Molten heart in fire unbound. From searing trials, love’s form revealed, A masterpiece, in heat annealed. Forged in passion, strong and bright, Love's tempered glow, eternal light.

RJH

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Jan 22

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Steve Dyer is a South African saxophonist & singer who honed his style in Botswana & Zimbabwe during the anti-Apartheid movement

Steve Dyer's album "Southern Freeway" (1991) features the song "Thabiso” (Happiness)

#musicsky #musiciansky #music

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Thabiso

YouTube video by Steve Dyer - Topic

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Dec 26

Art is Life....
It is also a meditation much like music.

“Morning Music” an abstract psychedelic drawing I did a few years back of a Viol da Gamba being played.

#art #drawing #artist #abstract
#abstractart #arttherapy #zen #sketchpad #sketch

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Dec 27

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Dr. Kitch" by Lord Kitchener is a humorous calypso song. A playful story with Freudian undertones, blending clever wordplay and catchy rhythms that will make you laugh, cry, cringe, and groove along.

Double entendres

#musicsky #musiciansky #music

m.youtube.com/watch?v=qSGt...

Dr. Kitch

YouTube video by Lord Kitchener (Aldwyn Roberts) - Topic

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Ron James Hampton @rjhamptonjr.bsky.social · Feb 23

Lesser Known Originals & Covers

Cyndi Lauper had a massive hit with “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” a near Feminist Anthem and good time 80’s rock

Robert Hazard recorded it first as a raw punkish new wave testosterone tune in 1979

#musicsky #musiciansky #music

m.youtube.com/watch?v=5aLN...

Robert Hazard - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

YouTube video by Rare80s

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