Clipped
There was a time
she knew how to fly
There was a time
she was one with the sky
There was a time
the clouds sang to her
There was a time
the raindrops fed her
There was a time
the roses danced for her
There was a time
she knew how to fly
There was a time
There was a time
before her wings were clipped
There was a time
That's the end of the poem.
But not the end of the story,
because she realized she knew how to
regrow her wings . . .
What a beautiful poem and piece! She has such a lovely expression and the story behind it is perfect! Thank you for sharing, xoxo
Posted by: Kristin Van Valkenburgh | November 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM
I love the poem but I especially love knowing that she knows how to regrow her wings. In life there are times when we can fly and times when we are grounded but to never forget how to fly is the key (at least for me). Your poem and your painting really compliment each other.
Posted by: Ginny | November 21, 2011 at 03:58 PM
I really love when there is a poem/story to go with a piece of art! The way you have her head illuminated gives such a nice touch of a halo while leaving it up to the viewer to interpret it!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | November 21, 2011 at 05:14 PM
and how did she learn to regrow her wings? The story isn't finished and inquiring minds want to know! =]
Posted by: tammy vitale | November 21, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I'm so glad the poem had a happy ending. She certainly has an angelic glow about her. Lovely!
Posted by: Serena | November 21, 2011 at 08:22 PM
I love this poem...I hope she'll share her secret, too, sometime. The words "There was a time"..really resonate with me, so much has changed in my life this last year..Lovely painting, too, her gaze matches the mood of the poem so well.
~Scarlett
Posted by: Scarlett Clay | November 21, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Thanks everyone, I guess the story will need to continue!
Posted by: Julie Engelhardt | November 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Your words and painting are so perfectly matched. We all feel like that sometimes. I'm pleased she realised she could start again. :)
Posted by: Janice | November 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM