Sparrow

A warrior maiden from a far away land

Well trained with a skill that matches any man

She waves her sword in mighty arcs

If called to fight she is on the mark

Disciplined in hand and mind

She fights for justice and all mankind

The Sparrow knight is armor strong

About her poets have written song

She travels lands beyond the sea

To spread the peace is her plea

High upon her trusty steed

She goes where she is in need

She was trained from birth to be so strong

And stand against all that is wrong

Beautiful and ruthless with such skill

She scours the land at her will

Until only left is man’s good will

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $175.00

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Goddess of Water

As she arises out of the blue sea

I hear a voice of beauty call to me

The water soars through space and time

Overflowing with spirit, soul and mind

She smiles gentle with a look of power and might

The water rages in colors of blue and white

Dolphins dance around her through the night

A miraculous beauty of nature in flight

She talks of miracles and dreams that will come true

She speaks of friendships old and new

Gifts you have are there to share

So give from your heart

The whole world will know you care

Just one gift that you will give

Your life will change your soul will live

Enjoy the world, the land, the sea,

And you will receive a gift from me

Understanding, Wisdom, and Peace

From me to you from the sea

Wonderful changes shall you foresee

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $175.00

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Toscana (italy)

Toscana is forever and a day

The beauty of this city

Truly takes my breath away

Lovers stroll along the walk

With silent sounds of violins

The tradition of their music

Played in the street from inn to inn

The city is busy and friendly

Hustle bustle two and fro

The Italian cafes with smells

Of delicious food and bread dough

It truly is a happy place

A good meal they embrace

Family and friends come together

This tradition can never be replaced

So come along and join me

Bring your family and your friends

For Toscana is a little bit of heaven

Italy’s finest that I highly recommend

Author Pauline

Size: 9 x 12 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $175.00

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Dreams

As I look out in the garden

My mind starts to wander

With the flowing rushing water

I can sit for hours and ponder

The world is full of magic

Advanced beyond my years

No hopes are ever shattered here

Not even an iridescent tear

I dream of places I have never been

Someday my dream will come true

In my heart and soul within

I know this to be true

As I listen to the birds in song

And watch the rushing water

Everything shimmers clean

So pure, so lovely, so green

My world is very colorful

And sometimes better than home

So I sit and pretend awhile

That this world I am to roam

But than I forget the world around me

And come back down to earth

To sit and enjoy what I have

Its beauty, its nature, its worth

Author Pauline Libutti

Size: 9 x 12 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $175.00

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Royalty (snow leopard)

A lovely creature was born on Earth

A spotted cat came with beauty at birth

The snow leopard has sung the stars to life

The moon the earth walks through his night

He is strong and fierce as he lives in the wild

Since he is rare he keeps himself exiled

Hunters try as they may to trap and kill

But fast and strong he runs with free will

His coat is gray with spots of black

But if felt in danger he will attack

He is beauty and strength that might be extinct

God put him on earth to run wild and free

So respect this large cat that was given to you and me

The Snow Leopard is a gift we should not take lightly

Author Pauline Libutti

Size: 6 x 8 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $75.00

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Princess Farm Girl

I feel I am a princess

Surrounded by beautiful things

But I’m really just a farm girl

Who works hard in early spring

I live with mom and dad

Who love me oh so much

But still I dream and wonder

Of a fancy life to touch

Don’t get me wrong I love my life

Though simple it may be

I am surrounded by so much love and beauty

Sometimes I forget to just be me

Its fun to wander through the fields

And tip toe through the flowers

After all I am a princess farm girl

That enjoys and dreams for hours

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $200.00

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I'm An Angel Now

One night I cried to Jesus as I sat beneath the trees.

I looked into the open sky and hoped He'd answer me.

I'm lost dear Lord. I've traveled far but still I seam to roam.

Please light the way and lead me, Lord. I need to get back home.

I told him of my burdens and of the sadness in my heart-

That from His gracious love I'd never felt so far apart.

Why did you take my child, Lord? I cannot understand!

No longer can I touch her face or hold her tiny hand.

I'm angry, Lord. I'm missing her. I'm drowning in my sorrow.

Please help to heal my yesterdays and face each new tomorrow.

It was then I heard her gentle voice and I felt her presence near.

How I wanted so to hold her as I cried another tear.

She said, "Mommy, "I 'm an angel now, my spirit will be free.

I'm an angel now in heaven, so please don't cry for me.

I was chosen by our Lord above and now I'm in his care.

When you need me, look inside your heart. I promise to be there.

No one can ever take away our bond with one another

For I'll always be your precious child, as you will be my mother.

So if you cannot find your way or the road to home seems so far,

Just look up into the Heavens and I'll be you guiding star."

She said, "Mommy, I'm an angel now, my spirit will be free.

I'm an angel now in Heaven, no need to cry for me."

~Janice Henshaw~

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $300.00

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Power & Magic

So you say she's just a horse....
You don't understand what
Stands before you

You have not wisdom
You have not trust

She is honor
She is freedom
She belongs to only her
She is Magic
She is Power

Stronger than the wind
More precious than gems
No mere mortal should dare touch her
For she is divine

One with the mountains
One with the ocean
The forest is her sanctuary

It is there she finds refuge
You can see her true form
With faith alone believe with your heart
Only there does the Unicorn live

author K.Davies

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $300.00

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Mermaid Dreams

I want to hold tomorrow,

To know that it will be,

That everything I've dreamed of,

Is waiting there for me.

I want to know you love me,

And by me you will stand,

Pulling me closer,

Holding tight my hand.

I want to know you hear this,

To know that, I love you,

It's not just a thing I say,

But in everything I do.

I want to know you feel me,

Because I feel you,

Loves pulling on my heartstrings,

It's music’s pure and true.

I love you in the morning,

I love you still at noon.

I love you in the evening,

And under the bright moon.

Even in the twilight,

When the sun slips out of sight,

My love for you has starry eyes,

That guides my love through night.

And when the moonbeams kiss you,

Dancing on your face,

Remember that tomorrows dreams,

Are not an endless chase.

Author unknown

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $300.00

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New Friends

I’m in the barn with sister Lu

We like to romp and play

We find lots of things to do

And sometimes trouble finds its way

As we roll and tumble and roughly sway

A vision of mysterious shapes come our way

New friends that might want to play

I’m not sure what these are upon the hay

They seem so small but I wish they would stay

We stared for quite awhile as they strolled by

But what really caught my eye was a sound I never heard

A bark that seemed to be slurred

As we chased them to and fro

A flurry and chatter they bestowed

Our new friends seemed to be nervous

And but for a moment slowed

So Me and Lu with nothing else to do

Watched as they scurried down their path

In wonder if they would soon come back

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $200.00

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Itsy Bitsy Pet Portrait

This is a painting I did after my eye surgery. I guess I just wanted to make sure I could continue to do what makes me happy. This is a my son's girlfriends cat that I did for her as a Christmas present.

You're lovable, playful,intelligent, bright.

Sleepy by day and active by night.

Gracefully beautiful,impeccably groomed,

no need for fine feathers,expensive perfumes.

Sultry, provocative,seductive and more.

You're the one my heart will always adore.

When the day has been bad and life feels flat,

I return hometo my darling cat.


Debbie Garbutt

Pauline Libutti

Artist & Writer

http://www.RiverRockCritters.com/

Magic Eyes

When you were small faith was an easy task

Adventures await just beyond the looking glass

I wish upon you 'Magic eyes' that saw the world filled with rainbow skies

Every touch was pure and oh so new

The world's cruel truth unknown to you

Unquestioned trust, you would place your hand in mine

And blindly follow me through the ends of time

With 'Magic eyes' you would look upon my face

Innocence alive within that perfect place

Seasons past and time is now old

Flowers wilted and the air has turned cold

You look at me but can no longer see

The hero you once saw in me

Heavy heart and broken smiles

River of tears that flows for miles

I watch you as you silently slip away

And try and hold onto you another day

Alas, winter's bitter winds float upon a tongue of lies

Stealing all that is innocent from within your 'Magic Eyes'.



author Donna MontoyaRauh

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $475.00

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Lil' Angelica

When God calls little children

to dwell with Him above,

We mortals sometime question

the wisdom of His love.

For no heartache compares with

the death of one small child

Who does so much to make our world,

seem wonderful and mild.

Perhaps God tires of calling

the aged to his fold,

So He picks a rosebud,

before it can grow old.

God knows how much we need them,

and so He takes but few

To make the land of Heaven

more beautiful to view.

Believing this is difficult

still somehow we must

The saddest word mankind knows

will always be "Goodbye."

So when a little child departs,

we who are left behind

Must realize God loves children,

Angels are hard to find.


author unknown

Size: 8 x 10 canvas board.
This item sells for $400.00

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Egyptian Queen

My Egyptian Queen
On an oasis high
Across a wide blue ocean
Lets cross that divide

My desire seeing your face
Surely something I can't hide
Like Mark Anthony's love for Cleopatra
I can't get you off my mind

Like your face on our coins
Your beauty something that can't be defined
The darkness of your eyes
I want to be lost inside your mind

Like a mystery in a pyramid
You are the mystery I choose

I am not like all the others
Who are abusive and confused

I am not someone dubious
I'm not evil, I'm not mean
I want to kiss you and adore you
I want to worship you my queen

Surrender & Release

My motivation for this painting is a concern of a recently acquired health issue. I have oracle cards titled Healing with the Angels. This particular card came up in sequence within a month’s time. So I believe the Angels were letting me know their inspirational words would help me through this.

This is what the Angels said to me:

Let go, and allow God and the Angels to help you. Everything that you release will either be replaced by something better, or will be returned to you healed.

When you hold on tightly to a part of your life that’s not working, it has no room to heal. Whether you’re unhappy with your love life, finances, career, home, or health, this card asks you to let go. If you hang on to these aspects of your life because of fears such What if I can’t find someone or something better?” Then the situation will only worsen.

However, if you’re willing to open your hands and allow the situation to be freed, one of two situation’s will occur: Either it will be washed away from you and replaced by a better situation , or the situation will heal in a miraculous way. By drawing this card, the angels ask you to try not control the outcome of your troubling situation. Let go, and let God help you!

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Lover of Thieves

For favor and face, and beauty most rare,
Queen Hellen she did excel: For Marian then
Was praised of all men, That did in the
Country dwell.

Twas neither Rosamond nor Jane Shore,
Whose beauty was clear and bright,
That could surpass this country lass,
Beloved of lord and knight.

The earl of Huntington, nobly born,
That came of noble blood,
To Marian went, with a good intent,
By the name of Robin Hood.

With kisses sweet their red lips did meet,
For she and the earl did agree:
In every place, they kindly embrace,
With love and sweet unity.

But fortune bearing these lovers a spite,
That soon they were forced to part:
To the merry green wood then went Robin Hood,
With a sad and sorrowful heart.

Perplexed and vexed, and troubled in mind,
She dressed herself like a page,
And ranged the wood, to find Robin Hood,
The bravest of men in that age.

With quiver and bow, sword, buckler, and all,
Thus armed was Marian most bold,
Still wandering about, to find Robin out,
Whose person was better then gold.

They drew out their swords, and to cutting they went,
At least an hour or more,
That the blood ran apace from bold Robins face,
And Marian was wounded sore.

O hold thy hand, hold thy hand, said Robin Hood,
And thou shalt be one of my string,
To range in the wood, with bold Robin Hood,
And hear the sweet nightingale sing.

When Marian did hear the voice of her love,
Herself she did quickly discover,
And with kisses sweet she did him greet,
Like to a most loyal lover.

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $250.00

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Wind Dancer II

The prairie blows the grasses
And whips the horse’s mane.
They travel, horse and rider,
Through the sea of amber grain

Hills roll by, and clouds pass
But steady are the horse’s hooves
Upon the wind blown grass
As they travel, horse and rider

There is no trail that they follow
No path that can be seen
There they travel, horse and rider
Upon the endless blowing green

Peaceful is the valley
where the Indian maiden walks.
In morning skies above her
a Raven soars and squawks.

The village of her people
lies quiet and serene
as her moccasins trudge narrow paths
through meadows lush and green.

She knows ancestral spirits
will protect her and will guide
as the trail leads her much higher
along the mountainside.

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $350.00

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Dragon Goddess

Much unlike a mortal

Who hurts the ones they love

A dragon's love is forever

And as pure as a peaceful dove

So she fights for the rights of dragons

She fights for their freedom to fly

She would give up her last breath of living

So these beauties may take to the sky

No wonder they love and adore her

They protect and nourish and feed

For she is their Dragon Goddess

And to love and protect is her life's deed


author Caroline Cichocki

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $250.00

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Wizard of the Night

Far up in the treachery of the thundering black sky,
there stands a tower above the mountains oh so high.

The tower of a powered man with magic of great might,
the spells he casts in shining blasts in the mystics of the night.

The wizard stands in his chanting room with potions all around,
he pours them in a giant cauldron brewing magic’s of light and sound.

His staff he swings while conjuring the start of the perfect spell, and he works alone as the moonlight shone on the ringing midnight bell.

He searches through his book of magic,
avoiding any spells of tragic.

His fingers raise with a glowing blaze and energy flickers out,
the glowing gas forms a blue lit mass that is an orb without a doubt.

It spin and spun with shining beams,
he next adds power in flashing gleams.

His tower gives off an eerie glow,
across the night sky the magic shall flow.

Now he stands in his tower so strong,
the spell was complete and to him it shall belong.

Now for those who shall wish it, may be immortal,
as the great spell will be held in the eternal porthole.

Home Sweet Home

The Labrador has a dense, short coat that repels water and provides great resistance to the cold and water. Labradors come in 3 colors; black, yellow and chocolate. Black is the most well known color and it is dominant in Labradors. Black was also the color commonly preferred and bred for up until more recent times. It should be noted that the colors chocolate and yellow have been noted in the original St. John's dogs from the Newfoundland. They are recessive genes and were referred to as the color 'liver' or sometimes 'golden'.

As recessive colors the yellow and chocolate pups would occasionally appear in litters throughout time. During the earlier breeding programs these 'off colors' were often 'culled' until they were finally accepted by the British and the American Kennel Clubs and registered. Some people still favor blacks saying they are the best Labradors. We think it is more personal preference as long as you have a good well balanced pedigree and breeding program behind your dog.

The Labrador retriever must be from Labrador, right? Not so, however. From all accounts Labs originated in Newfoundland. The name assignment may have resulted from a geographical association since Labrador is situated just northwest of Newfoundland and the sub-arctic waters of the Labrador Current flow down the east coast of insular Newfoundland. The name may also be explained by the origin of the word Labrador, Portuguese for yeoman or laborer and the Spanish word for workmen, Labrador’s. A related connection could be the village in northern Portugal called Castro Laboreiro where the dogs that guard livestock bear a striking resemblance to Labrador Retrievers.

There is a bit of mystery about the ancestors of the Labrador, appropriate perhaps given the amazing versatility of the breed. After all, how could one dog be so adept at such a wide variety of jobs, be capable of working under very harsh conditions and also have one of the friendliest personalities around? From the men who began to use the Newfoundland region for fishing in the mid to late 15th century, a rough and often seedy sort, to the aristocratic English gentlemen who refined and preserved the breed in the 19th century, the people responsible for the development of the lab were themselves a remarkably diverse group.

Size: 6 x 8 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $75.00

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