9/14/03

This is the work of a sculptor named Patricia Cronin. Its title is “Memorial to a Marriage,” which is just what it is; it will be the gravestone for her and her partner.

Loving the night

I surrender
to the coming of night
in languid liquid willingness
because you come to me
through the divine gift
of dreamtime

We travel together
and the curtain of reverie
keeps our shared and open souls
in a safe and private place
the rooms of our joined destinies
no crude and ugly intrusions there

I do not dream fantasy
but of the simple wonder
in how reality is for us
through the place shifting
the endlessly moving scenery
of which these dreams are made

You and I in a calm rightness
as we travel through illogical
improbable scenes and searches
still the thread holds
steady and strong and true
through complicated geography

~~~~~~~~~~

In this time

Six petals falling
ten times in as many years
spring is now long gone

The rain rides the wind
soon the frost will settle in
winter flirts with you

Four leaves scuttle dry
cross eleven avenues
toward autumn’s embrace

The weather gets short
dragging the days behind it
settling in the chill

Two lips sip in warmth
twenty-eight yearly kisses
waiting by the hearth

Find the answers there
looking deep into truth’s eyes
and peace be with you

laerima

September 14, 2003

the sculpture is beautiful.. it reminds me of something, though i couldn’t tell you what. your whitters are again breathtaking.. the first describes exactly the link between my Jenn and i, especially the line about “our shared and open souls”. hugs,

It is a beautiful sculpture! I looked up Patricia Cronin and read about how she went about creating it and the meaning behind it. A marriage not recognized in life will be recognized in death. A magnificent work of art! Hugs ~

Woman of many hats..

Incredibly beautiful…

That is the first work of art, in I don’t know how long, that sent electricity through me… It is profound in so many ways…I too have awakened to find that much of my underlying ‘seeking’ went unsatiated because I was trying to get what I need most from a gender that simply cannot provide it…

A delightful and peaceful entry sweet poet, evoking so many lovely thoughts. This is one of your best. A quiet acceptance of something that only you know. A harmony of souls, perfect and timeless. Thank you. I’m off to dance in the garden, it’s a beautiful sunny day here. Smiles & Hugs

Ah, this was a fine experience. Sculpture & your poetry expressing purity of real love. From simplest to most challenging, nothing is better than sharing the true & full experience of living love with a trusted, devoted partner. Thank you for casting these beautiful lives & images before my eyes today : ) Nature has a lovely display here today, so we’re out to enjoy. Hugs & Smiles

The sculpture is so lifelike! The detail – right down to the wrinkle on the bottom sheet of the bed is amazing. Your second whitter expresses the changing seasons beautifully. The one constant being the warmth of love. Hugs,

Armiel

Breathtaking. *sighs*

LiteBrite

That sculpture is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing this!

Wow! A superb entry. You’re a very fine poet and this such a pleasure to read. A thank you for the note *smiles*

oh my! the gravestone is absolutely beautiful. it takes my breath away and makes me hope that someday i will have someone to love again. and, your poetry always touches my soul. thank you so much for this wonderful entry. (((hugs)))

i love the artwork :)*hugs* – Colette

Starr418

I love that

noko

September 15, 2003

There is a lot of power in this last one. And the sculpture is lovely.

Singing Nun

What a magnificent sculpture – what a way to immortalize your love. You are wonderful – I wish I had time to tell you all I feel about these whitters but, alas, the storm awaits! Love you.