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Pieta' |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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I have always envied Michelangelo. Not that I have met him but in my mind's eye, I see David standing in all his glory. His pectorals and abdominals intact and Mother Mary cradling her son frozen in time an ice princess. No one ever noticing the woman and the crows feet that hide beside her eyes. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
:: smiling:: someday... you will do me the honor perhaps of writing with me??? you end this well... and let the reader draw the underlying truths they would.. at my age..crowsfeet are not a detriment... just a fact we are still here... and not expected to be the perfection we once thought we had to be.. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I remember visiting a museum and seeing this piece...I remember noting with some admiration the fact that Michelangelo had inscribed his name on Mary's sash...until I learned, much later, that he had done so in a fit of anger. Excellent work, Sue... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Sue, what a wonderful poem! Such deep, touching inspiration. You make me want to go and look closer ... Michelangelo's hands and mind were expressing Divine beauty. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thanks guys . . . much appreciated from the all of you, I have never seen it in person . . . someday . . . Ron? the honor would be mine, sir. Are you kidding me? *smile* As for the crows feet, this came from noticing them on myself! (and yep, you crept into my brain with your thoughts up there) Kari? That added so much to what I was trying to convey. Margherita? Yes, indeed. Thanks again guys. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You bring to life images which I have only seen in photo before. Well done Suzie The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Inspired writing, Sue!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful piece here Sue..so much enjoyed. And, I too would love to see you duet with the Captain.  Hugs~ Now while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you so much everyone. This makes me smile sooo much. In case I do not make it back here right away, I am saying thank you in advance. Ron? Please email me. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
unlike some of you crowsfeet enthusiasts up there, i'd lose mine in a heartbeat if i could, tho they fare better than the stretch marks this battleground tummy had to endure. anyhow - suzie, you have one amazing mind that goes places  |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I'd love to see the painting in person. I know after reading this I'd definitely notice more. To me crows feet are just like an extension of the eyes, they add beauty and depth and life to a person. And if someone never gets those crows feet then I know the probably never really cared about anything or anybody. I loveee this poem! Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
No one ever noticing the woman and the crows feet that hide beside her eyes. Or that if she stood up she'd be a giant. John |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Before i die, at my current rate i'm not far off, I must see them. I think seeing the Sistine with my own eyes would be enough for me to leave this place fulfilled. But if i could squeeze in the other chapel, the Playboy mansions that would be swell too. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Damn Susie! Each time I read you, it's better and better. This new "voice" suits you...VERY well. Oh! and SOME, do indeed notice... The woman (As for writing with Cpat...lemme just say the man is a taskmaster...be on yer guard! lol) |
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eor Senior Member
since 2002-09-26
Posts 959blues & greys |
excellent write. nice clear imagery, and of course your always magical touch on things... Awake through motion with curiosity to curtain your first move |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
damn good!  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
You outdid yourself on this one , me friend. Outstanding! jimmy |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
No one ever noticing the woman and the crows feet that hide beside her eyes. Oh man, Jeez Sue, this is something beautiful you speak of. Mxx into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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mysticpoe Senior Member
since 2003-02-28
Posts 883 |
Time is compassionate to all of us, when only stillness of our past is left-over. Something we find hard to see when the wheels are still turning. Hope convenes all of us when we're gone (as we know of it). Nice job here lw conveying the silent stillness of what we were and see now - to what we still are now. Very nice. wayne If nothing is something |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I remember only too well coming into this stage of my life, and then all to quickly moving on. You wear it well, and some advise, wear it proudly Suzie Q, as we earned every crow's foot on that map of us. Beautiful work. Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. |
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myheart Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 160lost in your eyes |
awesome! much enjoyed. ~myheart~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Please do El Capitan the honour of writing with him! You two would make a dyn-o-mite duo!  I always find it a unique and interesting experience to see the world through your eyes, Little Winged One! ~ whether they be lined with crow's feet or not!  Linda |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
a marvelous write I had the fortunate opportunity to see the Pieta' many years ago, while a child and I was shocked at how large it was....and absolutely, didn't notice the crows feet that hide behind her eyes. Beautiful write. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh, how I long to return again to Rome to the Basilica di San Pietro and see this magnificent sculpture of the Pietá and to Florence to the Accademia Gallery to see David. I spent hours admiring these two works of art. Just by way of information, in 2002 restoration and cleaning began on David. A process that has not been done since 1873. How well you write of Mary's humanity. I enjoyed this immensely. hugs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. –St. Francis of Assisi |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you Donna, only in photos for me too. Thanks James! Thank you Martie, so very much! Nancy, if I can pull that off then I can truly rest. Thank you. Michele? aww c'mon, I just noticed mine this year . . . *grin* Alyssa, thank you so much and My God, I would love to see both of them, truly. Ha! Exactly John, thank you Raph, stop with that wish nonsense sheesh and My God, even I wouldnt mind seeing the mansion, m'self *grin* The Sistine would be a dream . . . Thank you, Ed for always seeing that woman. You always have . . . as for writing with Ron, goodness . . . we shall see what garbles nonsense I come up with. aww Thanks Matt, that was sweet. Thank you Dix! Thanks Jimmy! aww Maree you know it is something all of us can relate to . . . the woman. Thank you so very much. Exactly Wayne! You expressed that so nicely. Thank you. Hey Sharon, you know when I first saw them I freaked, literally. Then I thought HEY! I fought for each and every one of these lines . . . thank you. Hey my heart, thank you and welcome! Linda, you are so sweet and thank you and I sure will try my hardest up there. Thank you Lee, from you that means a lot. Oh, Marti, good Lord, you have seen them! What a beautiful gift and thank you for the location, I was unsure where both of them were. Thank you guys for reading and seeing beneath. |
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