The Whale

He lives at dark and dreary depths
From winter storms he takes his breath
There are no walls to mark his maze
Of empty views and endless waves

The sea in waves of emptiness
Would wash away all evidence
Of where he's been or ought to be
And set him wandering aimlessly

And so the whale must concentrate
Hold his bearings and navigate
He doesn't mind the waves or wind
For he carries peace within

With Him We'll Stand

Calligraphy by Stuart Johnson
Illustrated by K. Ray Johnson
© K. Ray Johnson 2008

This book is about Stuart and Nathanael, my twin brothers. They were born nearly 16 weeks premature-- more than 20 years ago.

To no one's surprise Nathanael lived only four days.

Stuart defied both science and reason and eventually came home to our family. He has had cerebral palsy all his life. But he is best defined by his grateful heart, his perseverance, and his native cheery temperament.

-- K. Ray Johnson 2005

Stuart made calligraphy of the 4th verse of I Believe in Christ. "I Believe in Christ" words by Bruce R. McConkie, © Intellectual reserve, Inc. Used by Permission.

The original illustrations are 5" x 10" cut paper collage.

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Cut Paper Collage. (c) K. Ray Johnson 2005. Original 15" x 20". Depicting The First Vision.

Detail of the Savior. In some of the pieces here you
can see the print pattern of the material I used.

Detail of the trees.