Old Coal Miner

I keep searching for something I went to the ocean and looked deep into the world I looked out into space and watched the universe unfurl I went to church and to school I read every book on the shelf I couldn't find anything until I searched in myself I dug deeper and deeper and kept keeping on when I looked back out I could see all that was wrong I work day and night pass the time with a song tending the light keeping it bright and keeping it strong
The breath of the maker wont last very long all things will pass hope we all go along

Mike O'Rourke

Born 1/3/78 in Boston, MA.  Originally from Charlestown, MA., 

Mike lived most of his life in the neighboring city of Somerville (affectionately referred to as "Slumerville").

Mike is an artist - illustrator, writer, musician, philosopher, free thinker.

"I feel that art is not a skill or sharpened technique as much as it is just a part of nature.  
Like gravity, electricity, light, wind, fire, water.  Art is a form of energy.  It's an element.  
It's an extension of the creative consciousness of the Universe that constantly expands and runs through all matter.  Some connect easily with the energy, others are not even aware of it.  Whether you are a chef, tradesman, hairdresser, stay at home parent, farmer, engineer, etc., the creative force is working through you on all levels. 
There is no separation of man and nature.  We think, we create."  — Mike O'Rourke