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If you've seen this picture of Bill Derrick before, it could have been on any number of vintage blogs because it is probably the best shot of him. It's by Dave Martin, of course, and I've posted it twice before. That body is pure poetry, and I think it fitting to close with a poem that Mr. Derrick, an avid poetry reader, asked to be added at the end of his 2009 obituary:
The tide recedes, but leaves behind
Bright seashells in the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth
Still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet
It echoes in refrain,
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
Thank you, Mr. Derrick. You left us something beautiful.
Absolutely splendid male. It's a shame that the mores of the time kept is from seeing the glorious uncovered line of his male body. But what we do have is nice.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that Mr. Derrick refused to pose frontally nude. I say that because Dave Martin only very rarely had a model who wasn't photographed that way. We can certainly enjoy what we do have, however.
DeleteA great series, Jerry! (and not just because there were 6 photos that were new for me).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian! It's rare that I am able to return your generosity, so that makes this one extra special.
DeleteAnother great carefully curated series-thanks!-Dee Exx
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Dee! This one was a joy to put together.
DeleteTo wake up today and see this set, and it's not even my birthday! Thanks Jerry! Bill is my all time favourite model, truly a living work of art. Lovely to see older photos of him, nothing has changed. Still, the handsomest of men.
ReplyDeleteYou're more than welcome, Pat!
DeleteAmazing set! and thank you for all of the descriptions and notes about Mr. Derrick. Truly a beautiful man and soul.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! And as they say, "Beautiful inside and out."
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