My consecration.
How do I pause morning and partake this very moment without your desertion?
Rescue my heart and stay a bit longer…
Oh, but you can’t.
I will trap you with color and mix you with water and embed you in paper.
My feeble attempt of ensnaring.
A way to consecrate.
That which I adore.
Sometimes a moment grabs you so hard, that you will do anything to savor it. That’s how I felt when I saw this magnificent scene. I would do anything to keep it.
It is my romance with nature that drives me to my sketchbook.
I’m hoping you have a passion for something that brings positive energy to your life. Don’t lose it! Life is too short.
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Today I am attending a composition class with other artist friends. We are bringing photos that inspire us . when I awoke, this was the first email I opened because I love seeing your work and just looking at what you’re up to like checking in with a friend. This poem and your note about capturing the beauty we see was so perfect. I sent it to my friends plus a copy back to myself so I can enjoy it again and again. It really says it all. I wish I had written it. Happy painting..love marcia in Modesto,Ca. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Marcia, your encouraging words are very uplifting! I appreciate them. Your friend from Chicago, Christine.
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What a lovely thought: consecrating Creation by immortalizing it on paper. Beautiful work, Christine– you have done the Creator proud!!
Thanks Mark, I strive to make Him proud…as I’m sure you do as well!
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Really enjoyed it !