Emily

Cherry

By Bee

Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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23 comments
 

I painted Emily in oil on canvas
in gentle tints of blues and gold,
closed her eyes and smoothed her brow-line 
and let her dream the dreams of old.

I brushed her hair with streams of silver
and watched it flow upon a breeze.
I blushed a smile on lips so tender
and felt her breathe the breath of seas.

I painted Emily in flowers of springtime
reclining, bathing in warm sun
and heard her singing sentimental -
no longer sad, when I was done. 

Certificate U
Poem
Love

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Is the picture yours, Bee? This has a lovely feel of painting someone and mixing it with memories and so many thoughts of the person that can't be painted on and yet somehow can affect the painting to somehow impart character and experiences. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

Hi Rhiannon.

Yes, it's part of a painting I did I did of my daughter. Thank you so much for your lovely words.

Bee

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

How lucky you are that you can paint in addition to writing. How lucky Emily is to have you as a mother   Elsie
 

Submitted by Bee on

That's really nice, Elsie. Thank you.

Bee

Submitted by samhennig on

Such a tender poem. Real motherly love. 

Sam Hennig

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you Sam.

Bee

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

Lovely painting and woreds

Lindy

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks Lindy.

Bee

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Hello Bee. How beautiful. What magic there is in these two things. The painting is wonderful. And to render such wonderful words around it. Just lovely, Bee. I am really impressed. Marvellous.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you so much, PT, for such kind and generous comments. You've made me feel happy.

Bee

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Bee,

As I was reading it, I thought maybe it was about your daughter, and I am glad that it turned out to be. It had such a gentle loving feel about the choice of words.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks Jean. Glad it was gentle.

Bee

Submitted by maggyvaneijk on

Beautiful, it's the most painting-like poem I've ever come across!

 

Submitted by Bee on

That's a lovely thing to say. Thank you, Maggy.

Bee

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Damn, Bee. I didn't know your talents pread to the canvas. I'm awed. What a beautiful pairing.

Rich x

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you Rich, that's very kind.

Bee

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you for the surprise cherries. 

smileyX

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Can't think how I missed this little gem, Bee....both the picture and the poem.

You are so very talented.  I love to paint, but rarely get the time...my stuff though is usually daubed on with a palette knife, simply because I can't draw, for the life of me. It's a cop-out if the truth be known, which is why I more than admire true artists, such as yourself.

Simply beautiful.

Tina

 

Submitted by Bee on

I'd love to see some of your paintings, Tina. Perhaps you could use them with your poems. Thank you for the kind and much appreciated words.

Bee

Submitted by VeraClark on

This is more than a painting to me because Emily becomes the world.I picture her with all the accessories of the sea with her. It's sea picturesque and has a lulling affect.

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you Vera, for seeing so much - that means a lot. I'm glad the effect was lulling - it's what I was hoping for, but was a bit scared it might sound too drippy. I'm pleased you liked.

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

What can I say after so many glowing tributes, Bee? That the painting equals the poem in brilliance. Absolutely superb.

Luigi

 

Submitted by Bee on

I'm sorry for not getting back to you before -  I must have missed your comments, Luigi. Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely words.

Bee