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Life alive,
Infant divine:
tender eyes soared all skies;
fragile fingers revived broken ties;
tiny heart throbbed Love
of the sacred Dove.

Golden grain's
ripened Sun
turned river's frost
to flowing gloss;
Body and Blood

to bread
and wine;

crossed out
sorrow and loss.





Author notes

Art: Chancel Cross by David J. Hetland
Sverdrup Lutheran Church

http://www.hetland.com/stnglass/cross.shtml

This Sverdrup chancel cross measures approximately eight feet by 10 feet and has a framework fashioned of welded tube steel with inserts of opalescent glass and gold mosaic. It is mounted directly to the wall with one-inch spacers for added dimension.
Shaped to repeat the gothic arches of the sanctuary windows, this cross was designed to reflect the rural, agricultural influence of the Underwood area with flowing water and fish, birds lazily floating in the sky, verdant furrows ripening to golden fields and waving shafts of grain. At center is the Holy Spirit depicted as a dove, aflame to signify both warmth and light -- its halo resembling the sun and serving as a sign of God's eternal presence among us.

REJOICE! He birthed our Eternal Life.

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  • ea silver member
    January 9

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    wonderful interpretation of this beautiful stained glass piece. I love that it "crosses out" sorrow and loss. Happy Holidays and Congratulations.


  • Lyndon gold member
    January 9

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    A centered poem beneath

    a unique Cross. There is symbolic intensity economically embedded in both painting and poem. The fertility of Earth; the coming of Emmanuel as a Babe; the Death and Resurrection and the blessing of the Holy Spirit are wonderfully wedded in this Christian Christmas poem.
    Remarkable, poet.


    • myrataal silver member
      January 10
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      Thank you so much, Ron ...

      for an unexpected Silver. You are so kind.

      Thank you for understanding the essence of this effort.
      Love
      Myra


  • Draig aine gold member
    January 5
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    stunned to silence

    artworks and words flow beautifully


  • catz Moderators member
    January 5

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    First of all, the cross is beautiful, the poem is meaningful.

    Your words, spoken simply and with reverance, carry a beautiful message.

    Well done, and I wish you best in the contest

    Dee


  • Denerica
    January 5
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    Awesome

    Just loved it all, and crossed out is sorrow and loss, brilliant! Blessings.


  • Amera gold member
    January 5

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    Oh my! This is wonderful! I love the fast flowing rhythem and the message is devine. I hope the artist that created that Sverdrup cross gets a copy of this; he'll be delighted.

    Love,
    Amera♥


  • Star Shine
    January 5

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    What a striking cross and beautiful artwork of words to accompany it. Your piece soars itself with hope and love, flutters the heart with the thoughts and feelings of the Truth, the Friend who sacrificed for us. Well done.

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