Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read • Contests • Groups • Learn • Forums • Store • Help
 

Monday wakes early to remember Sunday

Missing image




To have seen Blake's 'Ancient of Days'
up close; personal-


and your hand entwined around mine
became a picture for the Book,
to be written for this day.


we savoured the moment:
united with subtle tenderness
and the eyes!

reflections of time
seeing what I saw,
we talked of colour and light
pose and text.


O' how majestic
to see into the eye of 'Ancients'
- Crane, Maddox Brown, Linnel and Blake
made the day
like Jerusalem.


"In England's green and pleasant land"

 

 

 

 



 




 

Author notes


quotation is from Blake's poem Jerusalem.

Image is the Ancient of Days by William Blake

In a list

A contest entry

    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    • Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments

1 - 34 of 34

  • Saffron gold member
    April 28, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    You have described a moment that was certainly sacred, I feel--especially when arms entwined together, and all the elements of art that is surely divine---

    This is wonderful, and I adored how you ended this with the quote. Thank you for writing this work of art!


    Saffron


  • Wandika gold member
    April 8, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    Encouraging

    "In England's green and pleasant land" a happy view point for one who deserves same. An excellent beginning to a new chapter in your book.

    Jim


  • cvillelisa
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    I love how the picture is pulling the poem. There is something about being right there in front of it -- isn't there. Art. With someone. Ahhhh.

    I would nip and cut this back some -- for instance:

    To have seen Blake's 'Ancient of Days'
    up close;

    and your hand entwined around mine
    became a picture for this days Book,

    we savoured the moment:

    reflections of time
    we talked of colour and light
    pose and text.

    O' how majestic
    to see into the eye of 'Ancients'
    - Crane, Maddox Brown, Linnel and Blake
    made the day
    like Jerusalem.

    "In England's green and pleasant land"


    But that's just me. Good luck in the contest you. And send those submissions --we're now listed on duotrope and stuff is coming in!

    Lisa


    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      thankie You... nice to see you around, I may play around with it, when the contest ends?

      and yeah, I'm looking at what to send in...




  • tara wilson gold member
    April 7, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    I love this

  • Suzanne Dia
    April 7, 2008
    Edit | Reply




  • Rowan gold member
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    Excellent. I found myself strolling along like a third wheel.


  • Lucy.
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    Beautifully worded. I find your author notes unnecessary (lol) as it seems to me that the poem is more about the sharing than what was shared, if that makes sense?
    Fab title too, nice work.

    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      I do understand, but the rules of the site, state to include the details of any pictures posted if source is known, plus as well as copywrite stuff, such as quoting others works.. so yeah, blah blah blah...

      but thankie Miss Lucy...

      and yes, it was/is about the sharing of time and such and the human aspect

  • Yvette Champ gold member
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    Indeed there is nothing quite like finding a treasure and sharing that with a spirit that is moved to view through the same prisms of delight. I loved the inclusion of " In Englands green and pleasant land" it reminded me of the song and yes, we do have a green and pleasant land, from the red soil of the West to the garden of England in Kent, for me that is artistry that is sacred and my sanctuary. Liked your Monday remembering Sunday!

    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      thank you so much Yvette... the song/hymn is Jerusalem and it should remind you, because it IS.. lololol

      hehehhehe

      Gilly.x


  • cherche -d -ame
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    call yourself blessed , call yourself fortunate...call me enviousto have spent a Sunday like this and then put it in such breath taking words [that is what living is all about] one day of Sunday-a lifetime of memories]
    much love
    xoxoxoxo
    reenie

    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      ahh thank you Reenie... I am very remiss and shamefaced as I haven't been around your way for a bit... I shall put that right today

      thank you my dear friend

      oxoxoxoxoxooxox

      snogs

      Gilly.x


  • Thoughts-of-Soloman
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    Yes, I was there!

    Beautifully put and I can vouch for it, more than anyone else, other than yourself. Beautifully measured and en-capturing the time perfectly.
    Brilliant!


    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      yes you was

      I can vouch for that too ......

      thank you kind sir

      G.X


  • misselaineous
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    loved it
    good that you got to have you time too
    no better way than an exhibition
    i am trying to get to the Hay Festival for my birthday
    for some me time too

    when you like write this it makes me sigh
    elaine



  • Nicolette gold member
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    Everybody here has commented about Blake and his art - for me these stood out

    "up close; personal-
    and your hand entwined around mine"

    i can't think of a better way to view art. This is lovely, Gilly....sacred, yes.



    ~ Nicolette


  • Namita
    April 7, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    sacred art and sacred poetry

    lovely, Gilly...


    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      thankie lovely lass

      or should i say Esha's spoiled brat??? heheheheheh


      • Namita
        April 7, 2008

        Edit | Reply
        YESSSS!!!

        hey! i think my comment rhymed!! "lovely, Gilly..."!!

        i know; i'm good


  • IronIcecream
    April 7, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    Blake and Shakespeare come in pair
    maybe Shakespeare was before
    but
    you have to understand Blake's first
    to figure our Shakespeare

    even if Blake is not Blake
    and Shakespeare is not Shakespeare


    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      and England is not England
      and time was time
      to see them
      both - yes

      was joyous all the same .....


      • IronIcecream
        April 7, 2008
        Edit | Reply

        we all love art
        don't we?

        • NurseChilly gold member
          April 7, 2008
          Edit | Reply
          hmmmmm - i dunno about that... some of us do..

          for sure, some of us

          well i know i do
          and i know you do

          and i someone else who does too

          but yes

          we should, all love art


  • layla.
    April 7, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    sigh.... blake was a genius.

    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 7, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      yes he was.... a man beyond his time ...

      thankie Esha...

      every time i see your avatar, i smile, i love that lil' girl, but she's so growing up fast now......... oohh sabrina fair...

      • layla.
        April 7, 2008
        Edit | Reply
        she IS... sigh... i wish i could have her as my daughter for real. i want a daughter exactly like her...shh...

1 - 34 of 34