mjd 2013
or a petal
decaying after its show
of lushness and vibrancy.
form and essence
are left behind.
but which truly is more delicate -
the glossy leaf
or its skeletal remains?
mjd 2013
perhaps the tracery
of veins and stem
are not as fragile
as they appear.
for what remains
belies the inherent strength
of that which supported life,
yet goes unseen
until that which
distracts
has quietly eroded
away.
Such delicate and wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's truly beautiful MJ-- so delicate and fragile-- your words are like music--
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Vicki
Beautiful and enlightening, as always :)xo Genea
ReplyDeleteMJ-so true - we look at the leaf and see the strength of colour etc - but it is really the unseen skeletal structure that gives strength - good metaphor for us as individuals. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteNO! does not erode away.
ReplyDeleteReturns to its beginnings to nurture
the earth for future leaves.
And so the circle goes....
Its a beautiful piece.
Delicate, yet strong fiber.
An appropriate medium choice, I think.
xx, Carol
Beauty is indeed fleeting. And I am intrigued by the idea that it is fragile. What lies beneath and within is where the true beauty and strength resides. That is what my heart seeks to find. Clearly, you have that strength and beauty within, my dear. Thank you for enlightening me with your words. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteobserving nature ( we are nature ) it only makes sense that we have been here before and will again return to tread the familiar path.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and piece!
ReplyDeleteLovely and delicate. I look forward to seeing what you do with the silk paper.
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