Moonlight on River
Oil on Canvas
If we could have a moment spent alone
Where I could whisper soft into your ear
Of forces that it seems we both have known
And yet can never speak of these, for fear
That speaking thus will cause the river’s edge
To overflow with secrets best submerged
The voicing of such thoughts would cause a wedge
A confluence of unity diverged
The loves we’ve wed would shatter with my voice
As if my whisper were to be a shout
And they would be the victims of our choice
The pain of this we can not bring about.
Oh waters, wash me clean of this despair
Let me not, of you, presume to care.
A note: This is not autobiographical, but is dedicated to a friend. Also, I apologize again for not being out there blogging so much. I'm really trying to focus on painting, and I can't paint and be on the computer at the same time. I have to admit that painting has kind of taken over my life, and I'm really grateful for the consumption!
18 comments:
Oh Cat, this is true mastery. A real keeper.
Magnificent, Cat, just awesome. Definitely, follow where the Muse leads! Happy Painting & Blessings to you!!
I have a friend who needs to read this. It sums up the situation exactly. Your paintings are wonderful, and you've proven with this sonnet and painting that you marry the two arts beautifully. Do both. Be well.
LOVE your non-autobiographical biography, Cat...AND..AND your "Moonlight on River".
I'm shouting MORE! MORE! Can ya hear me now? --grin!
You keep on painting, girl if that's the muse you enjoy, but you'll have to start sharing them with us, maybe in a sometimes "unfinished" state, so we can monitor your progress (keep you honest!)
PEACE!
This painting is like a liquid balm. So serene, yet its tranquility rubs deep. Just beautiful, Cat. Your painting consumption is our very great pleasure (um, and when can I BUY one of these??).
What strikes me most in the sonnet is the unity amidst division. There's a strength of alliance that will find them cleansed in time. And renewed. It's a perfect accompaniment to the painting.
Your friend is lucky to have you. :)
wow, the words and the painting... perfect match. and for now, carry on painting, you're obviously inspired!
The moon and the sun orbit in the same universe never to give away their secrets.
'cross the canvas her fingers lithely play
so sweet
so clean
they call to all in peace to sigh
a sigh so soft
of comfort
As the waters
that cross the rocks of smooth color rejoyce in their pureness
so do they rejoyce
in the kiss,
The gentle stirring of love creative.
While missing your posts, more power to your paintings! You have a talent for expression through so many mediums - that's amazing. Keep following the introspection that leads the heart of an artist into those things he or she will portray and create!
"the voicing of thoughts would cause a wedge..."
So careful in the relationship. I love how the light on the water in your painting, seems to carry your very illuminated thoughts rippling to the shore. The pairing of both artworks is amazing, Cat.
Paint On!
Some things in life are best whispered and not spoken out loud.
The setting of your painting is perfect for whispered thoughts.
Both your painting and your sonnet are breathtaking Cat.
Do keep painting! This one is so lovely in its dark simplicity.
And your poem is just amazing. Though I detest the idea of secrets, I know that others can be burdened greatly with such weight. I hope your friend can focus energy in a positive direction, and lessen such burdens.
Cat, if I could paint like you I'd have little time for anything else, too.
I like this pairing--the painting is a comfort where comfort is clearly sought (or at least needed).
(And I'm glad you included the ps, because I would have worried. :) )
Oh my dear friends, it delights me to read your encouraging comments, and I love you all. :-) Thank you so much.
And we love you, Cat! :-)
You are such a beautiful soul... This beauty comes out in your paintings, in your poetry, in your comments...
Follow your Muses, and we'll follow you gladly! :-)
Beautiful! Yes, in this case, consumption is a good thing. We don't mind if you're busy as long as you keep sharing the results with us whenever you can:)
Enjoyed this piece you penned for your friend. As a full-time professional artist, I completely relate to painting vs. computer time. I'm glad you've been exploring this creative side.
Ah!!This painting is calming and rich. I adore the moon and especially in blue-black tones. I even recently wrote a poem about that if you stop by and see "Bump and Grind."
You know I've been waiting for this, don't you. I just returned from home and am glad to read this on return.
And the painting is one of the best I've seen of yours. I'm trying to learn some of the trades of the art too from my flat mate. He is a genius of a painter.
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