To our philosopher who is so very wise
pondering life’s lows and highs
in the realm of ideas he dwells
with Hegel and Joyce brewing spells
and with art so refined
he tingles my mind  
his love poems make my heart swell.
So on his birthday let’s cheer
let’s raise a cold pint of beer
which will make his insights so clear
Hear Hear, to our philosopher, who is so very dear,
Happy Birthday, David Proud 🌹❤🥂🎂🍻

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©Yakira Shimoni Fulks
February 21, 2024| OC, CA

The Philosopher
Pencil on Charcol Paper
8X10

“Love loves to love love” – James Joyce
“True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.” -Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Born on this day is Victor Hugo the French poet, novelist, and dramatist considered one of the greatest French writers, best known for his novels ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,’. He also wrote numerous poems exploring love, nature, and social justice. “Love is a portion of the soul itself, and it is of the same nature as the celestial breathing of the atmosphere of paradise.”

CHRISTINA AGUILERA – Happy BIRTHDAY to YOU