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BENEATH A SILVER CROWN by Dieter Carlton

Like subjects in the winter snow
They stand in random groups below

As if in Reverance to a king
The gifts they wish their thoughts could bring

Like soldiers on a battlefield
They guard the land and cannot yield

As if their king decreed it so
They must remain and cannot go

For their's is but a kingdom grand
A wondrous, rich and fertile land

Where nothing there can let them Down
The world BENEATH A SILVER CROWN

Dieter Carlton is a well-known American artist whose works have won numerous top awards in top-rated art shows and venues throughout the U.S., as well as world-wide web art contests. He is also an award-winning cartoonist and has appeared in many popular artist publications. Carlton is particularly recognized for his detailed knowledge of structural elements and the many scientific aspects of art and is called upon to perform lecture tours on this highly esoteric subject. He has judged and has served as juror for many top shows throughout the U.S. and writes critical reviews for the arts section of various newspapers and magazines. Carlton works in oils, pastels, acrylics, water color, color pencil and computer digital media. Carlton is...