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Volume 2: 06 - Nautilus

We passed safely

through the rocks and shoals

into an expanse of calm water,

sheltered by jutting cliffs

where the sea

glanced like a mirror

and for the first time

we observed

the fairy-like shells

of the paper nautilus

sailing lightly

over the dazzling surface.

pgs 245 & 246
Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann Wyss

Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Gifts....

I've decided to make some of my art into gifts.



Volume 2: 05 - Beyond the Islet

Beyond the islet

At the entrance to the Bay

We were astonished

To see countless multitudes

Of seabirds, gulls, and others

Which rose like a cloud

Into the Air

Disturbed by our approach

Deafened us

By their wild and screaming cries.

What could be the

Great Attraction

For the swarm of feathered Fowl?

It proved to be a monstrous fish

On whose flesh these multitudes of birds

Were ravenously feeding.

It was extraordinary to watch

The ferocity, envy, gluttony,

And all manner of evil passions

Exhibited among the guests

At this Banquet.

pgs 41 & 42
Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann Wyss

Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Volume 2: 04 - The Trees

I took a survey of the tree

It was admirably suited

To our purposes

The branches strong

Closely interwoven

No beams required

To form a flooring.

I made preparations

That there be no delay

On the Morrow.

A bright moon

Having Arisen

I continued Working,

Until Worn Out.

pg 53

Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann Wyss

Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Volume 2: 03 - Security

See how secure it is

Guarded on all sides

By These High Cliffs

Accessible only

By the narrow passage to the ford

While from this point

It is so easy

To reach the ship

The whole of its valuable cargo

At our disposal

Suppose we decide to stay

At least until we have brought on shore

Everything we possibly can.

pg 39
Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann Wyss

Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Volume 2: 02 - A Beautiful Landscape

A beautiful landscape

A wide and lovely bay

Fringed with yellow sands

Either side extending

Into the distance

Lost to view

In two promontories

Enclosed by these two arms

Lay a sheet of rippling water

Reflecting in its depths

The Glorious Sun Above

pg 20
Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann Wyss

Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010