She
She'd been sitting alone
I hardly noticed her at all
One day I began to cry
I didn't know why
She heard me
curled up
and sighed
Days dissolved
months
years
Her sighs turned into moans
then she began to scream
and she didn't stop
I could no longer ignore her
I turned to her
Finally I saw her
I recognized her
I knew exactly who she was
She showed me her talons
they were weak and brittle
She showed me her wings
they were weak and brittle
I watched as she shed her skin
I was no longer me
She was no longer she
we were one
I walked into the moist
the muddy
woods
I remembered the song of the rain
I sharpened my talons
I caressed my wings
Wonderful words, and a beautiful painting.
Does anybody else see the spirit of a lady in their?
x
Posted by: Nigel | February 03, 2012 at 11:27 AM
This is incredibly moving and really resonates. Great piece. (I nearly typed peace... which would have been equally appropriate because it looks like that's what you found!)
I see the spirit of the lady in there too!
Posted by: Lisa Wright | February 03, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Beautifully serene painting and lovely writing to accompany your work again.
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Nasser | February 03, 2012 at 03:33 PM
Very nice. I like the colors in your painting, and the flourish at the bottom adds an interesting element to the overall composition. Beautiful words.
Posted by: Debbie | February 03, 2012 at 03:43 PM
Beautiful colors in your painting.
Posted by: Faye | February 03, 2012 at 06:28 PM
Beautiful dreamy landscape and great poem.
Posted by: EVA | February 03, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Beautiful words and a beautiful painting. Happy PPF, Annette x
Posted by: Annette G | February 03, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Lovely poetry ~ dazzling and magical painting ~ namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
Posted by: Carol (artmusedog) | February 03, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Love the poem! And your use of colors is amazing!
Posted by: Timeless Rituals | February 04, 2012 at 01:30 AM
This is just heavenly. I just love the lightness of your work and the translucency makes me think it must be watercolour!
xx
Posted by: Gwen | February 04, 2012 at 08:27 AM
These paintings you have posted the last few weeks are just amazing.
This one reminds me of something you'd see in a really vivid dream.
Posted by: carlarey | February 04, 2012 at 07:27 PM
This is such a beautiful painting!
Posted by: Tricia | February 04, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Beautiful watercolor! Wonderful piece!
Posted by: Belinda | February 04, 2012 at 09:32 PM
The first thing I noticed was the leaf in the foreground, then the ethereal quality of the light floating across the centre of the painting. And then finally I saw her - just as you did in your poem! Your colours are tranquil and beautiful Julie.
Posted by: Janice | February 05, 2012 at 05:30 AM
Wow, beautiful painting and the poem is AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: Geckostone | February 05, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Gorgeous gorgeous art!! your poetry is sublime and beautiful..thankyou for this magical realm!
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | February 05, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Fantastic! I could live in this place.
Nicole/Beadwright
Posted by: Nicole Campanella/Beadwright | February 07, 2012 at 09:50 AM
Lovely whimsical and colourful painting!
Posted by: Ellie @ The Sheep Lady | February 14, 2012 at 09:44 AM