A vibrant and gestural collaboration between painter Joan Mitchell and the written word, *Poems* exemplifies Mitchell's signature use of expressive, lyrical mark-making and bold color. Published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., this artist's proof — numbered A.P. 3/12 and signed by both the artist and poet — reflects the intimate dialogue between visual art and poetry that defined much of Mitchell's practice. As one of only twelve artist's proofs from an edition of twenty-six, the work carries a rare sense of personal investment and authenticity.