rippletoe book
The name 'rippletoe' originates from the book, 'rippletoe'. This long-awaited journey spanned 15 years of sporadic writing and illustration. Over the years, the art, poetry, and prose existed in digital form, quietly waiting for the author to breathe life into the book. Now, it emerges from its slumber to awaken the tenors of our lives—the trials, tribulations, ups and downs, and the detours that connect our souls.
The interplay between the writing and the art offers a visceral experience for the reader. On the surface, the story appears to be a fable about a boy’s life. However, it is a multilayered journey of the mind, slowly revealing philosophical musings to the reader. The narrative breaks from conventional linear plots, mirroring life’s fragmented journey while observing the beauty in its simplicity.
The book will be available to the public on June 14, 2025. Like many of the author’s creations, this journey is only just beginning in the mindscape. Stay tuned for more.
rippletoe excerpt
From the lone window of the house,
A quiet boy waves to a figure,
fading into the waking day.
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Ripple’s waves feel burdened by an elusive father, infrequent in his life.
A shadow that never matches the paternal silhouette.
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Now the room is lonely, but his thoughts are filled with the task ahead.
He is fond of paper airplanes and knows only one type.
These playful objects are treasured,
as toys are unfamiliar to him.
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The breeze from the open window sweeps papers in an orchestral scatter,
inviting Ripple to begin.
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He avoids tattered clothes,
sagging on the line which divides the space,
weighing down the room.
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Yet, the sunbeams warm him,
and his worn white t-shirt reflects brightly, almost angelic.
The papers are touched by the sun's iridescence.