Degen Poetry Editions

"#FreeHawaiiPoetry" is a piece of original poetry, inspired by Cath Simard"s (@cathsimard_) landmark CC0 photography piece "#FreeHawaiiPhoto", digitally handwritten by Kevin DeAngelis over the top of the original "#FreeHawaiiPhoto" high resolution image. 

For further information on this photo, its story, Cath, or for details of the release of the image"s IP rights please go to "https://www.freehawaiiphoto.com" 

"#FreeHawaiiPhoto" - https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/freehawaiiphoto-28604


"#FreeHawaiiPoetry"

"Twas 2017 a photo was captured and shared online  
Cath"s perspective of Hawaii, down a lonely road  
A solitary stretch of pavement cut through a tree line  
Soon, due to the internet its virality would explode...  
Now; having millions see your art must feel divine,  
But heartbreaking when the extractors can"t be slowed  
As often she got nothing back, not a single dollar sign  
Even frequently denied the rightful credit she was owed

After 4 years fighting to reclaim what was her own  
A path less traveled was taken with #freehawaiiphoto  
Released the image free to use, an IP right milestone  
While auctioning it off as a 1/1 in an untraditional combo  
Sold! GmoneyNFT the buyer - a photography revolucin  
Dare I say the term "Historic" we should now bestow?


2023  
PNG, 8126 x 10158px  
Poetry: CC0 / Public Domain  
Photo: See "https://www.freehawaiiphoto.com" for details