I feel a sense of duality in this one. I hear the warning of the speaker, warning us not to lose ourselves. But at the same time, knowing that the speaker is part of the painting makes me think that she found her stretch of river and became the forest.
I love how the soothing tone matches the beautiful image on the batik. You've found the softly beating heart of the image and presented it to the reader so beautifully.
Those of us who have negotiated a number of years alone have learned to be careful not to slip and disappear! So beautifully written. Bravo, my friend.
I feel a sense of duality in this one. I hear the warning of the speaker, warning us not to lose ourselves. But at the same time, knowing that the speaker is part of the painting makes me think that she found her stretch of river and became the forest.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your note on batik art.
Loverly, i like the caution, be careful not to disappear.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Helen
Much💛love
Like tie dye with a fancy name and a little differing method.
ReplyDeleteWe saw some of that being done in the Caribbean. The finished
products were for sale.
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ReplyDeleteHow beautifully magical – the picture, your wise words, and even the way of making Batik.
I like the advice. Fine our own stretch of river, and be kind to ourselves. Keep our balance, life can be slippery. Such great metaphors.
ReplyDeleteI love how the soothing tone matches the beautiful image on the batik. You've found the softly beating heart of the image and presented it to the reader so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThose of us who have negotiated a number of years alone have learned to be careful not to slip and disappear! So beautifully written. Bravo, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm really trying to learn how to be tender with myself. I feel this piece so deeply and love the art. The batik reminds me of pysanky eggs.
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