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THE SENTINELS OF ASGARD by Dieter Carlton
... a poem for which the artist wrote as follows

Above the rugged mountains high
The Winter clouds would fill the sky

And cast upon the slopes below
A massive sheet of cleansing snow

A land of mighty warriors bold
Of which so many tales are told

They guard his kingdon with great pride
To make their place at Odin's side

Despite the cold they hold their place
Their heads up high in valiant grace

For they must earn their chosen fates
To venture through the hallowed gates

Why life was grand, but very hard
For THE SENTINELS OF ASGARD

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...