Happy Earth Day Toads, butterflies and Hummingbirds! Yes, you too Mr. and Ms. Robin!
(I decided to finish my poem using Kerry's prompt).
Kerry shared with us an amazing storybook illustrator, Virginia Francis Sterrett. She was an American artist and illustrator. She died at the tender age of 30, from Tuberculosis.
Her art is amazing-she painted dreams.
Old French Tales (Penn Publishing Company) is one of her best-known illustrative works. You can view some of her work: HERE.
Virginia Francis Sterrett
"Europa and the Bull"
"Europa and the Bull"
For this prompt, choose an illustration and write a story poem based on it.
I am using this one "Europa and the Bull" I didn't read the story, but have one of my own.
Washed Wings
Is this the only way to field of wishes?
Yes, the field grows where the sun casts pink shadowed wings
I crave grass, buttery blooms and the opening of day's ease.
Are you blinded by your dream?
Hold tight and cast your net of doubt, let the purple calm cascade
blackbirds follow us for a reason
Look for the sea's heart-sailors know its strength
Lapis blue surrounded by evergreen
True North is where you find you....
Look among the blue...
True North is where you find you....
Look among the blue...
© Ellen Wilson
Blackbirds follow us for a reason..
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that line, and I'm thrilled you made up a story of your own.
I have blackbirds on my other blog ;D I wanted to remind people to continue on one's destined path, using their gifts~ Thank you Kerry!
ReplyDelete(I am Taurus-the bull) We do not charge unless provoked ;D We like and long for peace n' beauty~
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbolic-meaning-of-blackbirds.html
ReplyDeleteFor those curious about blackbirds ;D
Nice one Ella. I like this picture too. So many good word images here.
ReplyDeleteHi Peggy!
DeleteI enjoyed yours-growing is a tough gig ;D
Thank you
I too love that line "blackbirds follow us for a reason." A beautiful piece...
ReplyDeleteHi Susie
Delete;D Thank you!
I wanted to impart some symbolism~
This is beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteThank you McGuffy Ann!
Delete:D so much
"Hold tight and cast your net of doubt, let the purple calm cascade
ReplyDeleteblackbirds follow us for a reason" oh Ella! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Thank you, thank you so much! ;D
DeleteToss that darn net, lol
Beautifully penned.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ayala
Delete:D
I had fun writing this one!
A beautiful poem,,,tender and hopeful,,,
ReplyDeleteHold tight and cast your net of doubt,
ReplyDeletethat is a clever line - for what we cast is often much more than we ever know.
This is very very beautiful. Wistful and poignant and really lovely. I especially love - and believe - "True North is where you find you".
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with Virginia Sterrett's work, completely. Love your choice of illustration, and Sherry just put in my favorite line: "True north is where you find you." This should be our mantra. For when the direction is true, there you will find authenticity. Peace, Ella, Amy
ReplyDelete"the field grows where the sun casts pink shadowed wings" is so beautiful, Ella. And "Look for the sea's heart—sailors know its strength" is so true.
ReplyDeleteA lovely write.
K
I love the underlying hope in this poem. Subtle and enchanting!
ReplyDelete-Bethany Michaels
Marketing Copywriter
Stampington and Company
Thank you so much! This was what I was hoping for :D
DeleteWe all need to remember hope~
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