I run with scissors...
I welcome you to my world with these words I have stolen from Leonard Cohen,
I was lost/ when I met you on the road/ to Larissa/ the straight road between the cedars
You thought/ I was a man of roads/ and you loved me for being such a man/ I was not such a man
I was lost when/ I met you on the road/ to Larissa
Think about these words as they will help you to understand both my sight and my failings.
Peace
For all of you I wish you health and laughter, safe travels and mad love.
Photographs
Pictures of Portugal and soft Key West nights,
the blue of the water that just matched your eyes.
The house by the bay where we lived those three years
and that cat that we had, there was a picture of him,
sitting out on the seawall with the tide fully in.
Looking out at the water as if wishing to swim.
I remember the longing that he and I had,
him just to wander and me to hold tight.
I lost him that day when the tide was far out
he was hunting for crabs where the water just touched
but the storm came too quick and he couldn't get away.
I found his wet body the very next day.
With you it was different, a gradual thing,
one day I looked up and nothing was there.
As I look at these pictures I find nothing of you,
not even a body washed up on the shore,
Just me and the cat and the house by the bay.
ssg 5/03
On Seeing Martha Naked for the First Time
I remembered to call
but you forgot to answer
so I took the dress you left
hanging in my closet
and beat the shit out of it
and than set it on fire
and watched the sparks
dance upon the night.
ssg 12-05
Conversations with Heather in August after sundown
You talked about god
while the fireflies
wrote dirty words
in the honeysuckle.
You said he would provide
and I wondered why he was a he?
I see god as a
trans-gendered drag queen
who wears fruit for hats.
~a lot of apples and some pears~
But that might explain my current
inability to pick any
winning lotto numbers.
Maybe I will go to church
this Sunday and
drop a few bucks in the plate.
Maybe she will throw me a bone.
ssg 12-05
jesus lied to me
mom and jesus
didn't say that
love would hurt me
quite this way
when you got up
and went away
ssg 11/04
To kim from PA. on the anniversary of mother’s day
you left me in a swarm of confusion
on mother’s day
right before the cherry blossoms
were to bloom
Saying that he needed his wife
pregnant somebody said
a couple of years later
In passing
eight years and that hadn't happened
but mine swam well
better than most I think
find me
for I don't want my sons to ever
fuck their half sister
even by mistake
ssg 1-06
To Sara in Vermont in the Winter
I have known too many pretty women
to be dazzled by you
the shine of your hair and the
color of your eyes
lips that linger in my memory
long after the substance
has gone
I remember others who
escaped after resting
awhile and drinking
from the clay cup
that once was the holy grail.
healed and no longer
in need
at least I still have the
scars from your nails
down my back
that still seep each Tuesday
ssg 1-06
I want one more climb... one more race before the wind...one more trip around the world and one more leap into the void mindless of the risk or the potential.
I require one more journey down the glory road and one dragon to slay and one more damsel to save.
- JoinedJune 2005
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- HometownWashington DC
- Current cityCumberland, Maryland
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steve is more man than should be allowed in this place. He makes my blood boil and my body shiver - but in the good way. Amazingly enough , he also uses a camera quite well. Just an added bonus.
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I do believe Steve was the first person to flirt with me on Flickr, and for that he will always hold a special place in my heart. His photography is amazing, his passion unparalled, and his life experiences unique. All around, Steve is one hell of a guy.
Just look at Steve`s photo`s and you will know that he is passionate...an artist and I think deep inside he has a heart of gold ...you can not be this good and not have a heart ,but I hope he sees this the way I mean it ...and know I mean what I say !!!
Steve is a nasty piece of work; vengeful, disturbing and nasty.. did I say nasty cos he's really nasty. He can bang on about how he has lots of young girlfriends and that his "art" is gaining acceptance across the east cost or wherever he is from; but it doesn't take anything away from that fact that he's always only … Read more
Steve is a nasty piece of work; vengeful, disturbing and nasty.. did I say nasty cos he's really nasty. He can bang on about how he has lots of young girlfriends and that his "art" is gaining acceptance across the east cost or wherever he is from; but it doesn't take anything away from that fact that he's always only ever been nasty to me. Sometimes I try to prod him to get a reaction, but that's not working anymore. oh yeah, he takes nice photo's and paints cool pictures. Just don't tell him I said so.
Read lessGreat Artist! You really have an unique ways in creating your arts. greatly enjoyed your works! Thanks for sharing!
Your photography is purely amazing,,
All you need is love, love ;-}
"... We kneel in gratitude as the movements in love disperse our sweet intentions across the fictions of Companionship -- two of the creatures which You name Me...."
Steve is a poet, a photographer, an artist, and above all a man of uncompromising moral fiber, although what makes up that fiber may surprise you.
This man has been a mean piece of work since i first met him on Flickr and got to enjoy his fun banter in DMU, the group for the les miserables of Flickr. He is nasty and paranoid and repelling to others when his mood permits and he's always looking for a fight - it doesn't matter what as long as he can rant and rave a… Read more
This man has been a mean piece of work since i first met him on Flickr and got to enjoy his fun banter in DMU, the group for the les miserables of Flickr. He is nasty and paranoid and repelling to others when his mood permits and he's always looking for a fight - it doesn't matter what as long as he can rant and rave and scream. He also takes some amazing pictures and I believe his presence makes Flickr a better place. I'm proud to have him as a contact.
Read lessI love Steve. His dead honesty is something not only refreshing, but something you can depend on. It's awesome to see his photostream grow and see what new things he adds to it. I also love the fact that he stands not only by his convictions, but this is a man that fights for what he believes in. Damn I wish he … Read more
I love Steve. His dead honesty is something not only refreshing, but something you can depend on. It's awesome to see his photostream grow and see what new things he adds to it. I also love the fact that he stands not only by his convictions, but this is a man that fights for what he believes in. Damn I wish he didn't have a girlfriend. The lucky bitch. :(
Read lessThe theory goes, and I believe it, that the crazier a person is the more talent he/she is capable of. That being said, Steve Gobeil is fucking insane! I have been in complete awe of his work after discovering it only a week ago, especially his mastery of black and white photography. I have worked with black and whit… Read more
The theory goes, and I believe it, that the crazier a person is the more talent he/she is capable of. That being said, Steve Gobeil is fucking insane! I have been in complete awe of his work after discovering it only a week ago, especially his mastery of black and white photography. I have worked with black and white film all my life until my recent change to digital so I know what I am talking about when I say that his work is exhibition quality. His work inspires me to go out and be as big of a nutcase as I can with my camera. Steve, thank you so much for sharing your insanity with the rest of us!
Read lessI dated steve_gobeil for about seven years, but I found out that he had an affair with Angelina Jolie and I decided to end this thing violently. Not only is steve_gobeil handsome as hell, he is a talented photographer too. Gobeil is the kind of guy that every woman would die for!!! Irresistible! And he looks like Jesus… Read more
I dated steve_gobeil for about seven years, but I found out that he had an affair with Angelina Jolie and I decided to end this thing violently. Not only is steve_gobeil handsome as hell, he is a talented photographer too. Gobeil is the kind of guy that every woman would die for!!! Irresistible! And he looks like Jesus!!!
Read lesssteve_gobeil. wonderful guy. amazing artist. steve will always be around to remind us that digital b&w is nothing more than anal leakage. And for that, I am grateful.
we really enjoy steve_'s acerbic wit, and also that he posts about as many photos to the DMU pool as we do. That's why, twats that we are, we think the world of him. Plus that fun day when we teamed up with him to poke a DMU troll. Good times.... good times.
Its a little known fact that Steve was the first drummer for the Rolling Stones. He gave that life up to study embroidery, some of his work has been sold for over $1000000 to the artist formally known as prince, but Steve gave all the money to charity..what a guy
Steve is the man in the corner of your eye, the whisper of a sound of movement passing, the fly on the wall, the view from the other side. I love getting lost in his visions - there is darkness, lots of it, but deep in between the 7 zones from perfect white to absolute black are so many mysterious stories waiting to… Read more
Steve is the man in the corner of your eye, the whisper of a sound of movement passing, the fly on the wall, the view from the other side. I love getting lost in his visions - there is darkness, lots of it, but deep in between the 7 zones from perfect white to absolute black are so many mysterious stories waiting to be told.
Read lessBy far the nicest guy on Flickr!
Steve is like the Father I never had..
Steve's great.
I can't believe that it took me this long to write a testimonial for Steve. Steve Gobeil is one of the few people on flickr who truly deserves the label "artist". HIs work is beautiful and thought-provoking. He creates things that cause you to linger -- his work is sublime and one must study it to appreciate it… Read more
I can't believe that it took me this long to write a testimonial for Steve. Steve Gobeil is one of the few people on flickr who truly deserves the label "artist". HIs work is beautiful and thought-provoking. He creates things that cause you to linger -- his work is sublime and one must study it to appreciate its depth. That plus he's funny as hell and has a great perspective on life. Enjoy.
Read lessHe's cute, he's hairy and he's one hell of a lover. Steve Gobeil ROCKED my world!
He thinks a lot. And takes pictures. Then he shares both his thoughts and pictures with the rest of us. Truly a part of Flickr that makes this an addiction ;)
Steve Gobeil is one of the most extraordinary artists on Flickr. His post-processing work is sublime and beautiful. I encourage you to look through his entire collection. Sincerely, Nuggets
Aside from being a pretty damn good photographer, Steve built the Eiffel Tower for BT many years back and is capable of roundhouse kicking ol' Chuck Norris about at will. His online battle tactics are monolithic and vastly entertaining.
Steve Gobeil is a genius with black & white film photography. I was going to write a delightfully cheeky testimonial, but instead, I will say "wow", check out that photostream. It's a privilege not to be missed. P.S. He has a huge collection of flora-porn. I know this because I supplied the man with a series of nau… Read more
Steve Gobeil is a genius with black & white film photography. I was going to write a delightfully cheeky testimonial, but instead, I will say "wow", check out that photostream. It's a privilege not to be missed. P.S. He has a huge collection of flora-porn. I know this because I supplied the man with a series of naughtly little tiger lilies and dew dropped daffodils just last week...His biggest kink? Macros of pollen covered stamens with honeybees on them!
Read lessTennis is hot...
Steve Gobeil makes my panties moist. They're soaking, I'd better take them off.
Steve is this amazing photographerartistwriterman that I totally dig in a big way... What a story his pictures tell! What a journey we take just by stopping in. I am grateful to know such a talented, genuine, generous guy ... even if just through cyberspace! :)
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