Sun, moon, and stars, morning and evening. . . all are such ordinary parts of our experience. And yet, how infused with mystery they seem. 

Poets, writers, and artists have contributed to this mystery by using these elements of nature as metaphors in their work, yet even had we not come to know these themes so well through literature and the arts, we would still stare up at the sky with wonder. Each morning would come with its glorious sunrise, each evening would fall with its stupendous sunset, and we would still stare anew, filled with awe at the glory of it all. 

Poets and dreamers will continue to find inspiration in these elements of nature for centuries to come and on into the future, as far as man can see.

Aren't you glad?
  

Michael D. Purvis, BME, is a graduate of Jordan College of Fine Arts, Butler University.  A poet, author, artist, composer, orchestrator, vocalist, instrumentalist, and recording artist, Mr. Purvis offers his inspiring original poems, journals, spiritual writings, lectures, songs, and musical compositions on CD, audio and video-cassette.  As well, Michael has authored accompanying books for his recordings, which feature printed text and often contain drawings and works of art. 

A native of Indianapolis, Mr. Purvis has tried his hand at teaching, and directing choirs, but finds he seems to have found his niche in being a versatile artist, and working with the elderly.  Michael has performed over 5000 musical programs in the central Indiana area for elders in various settings.  Mr. Purvis brings his versatility in the arts to his live programs and recordings, which feature poetry and readings, piano, guitar, banjo, recorder, and ukele playing- as well as wonderful singing of well-loved songs.

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