Monhegan's Schoolteacher, 2004 by Jamie Wyeth
She reads by the window
By the window's moonlight
Moonlight in cold limbo
In cold limbo she savors
She savors those words
Those words with a bite
A bite brings sad thoughts
Sad thoughts of tomorrow
Of tomorrow and the cold snow
The cold snow that will cover
Will cover her sorrow
After the Snowstorm-January 18, 2013
Thanks to Tess Kincaid for this
evocative image by Jamie Wyeth.
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Great repetition in this.
ReplyDeleteVery well done. As always. You really have a way with words.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. :)
I haven't seen much of Jamie's work lately. I wonder if this piece is finished. If so its interesting how he's leaving portions of the composition so sketchy. As always your wonderful words perfectly reflect the image.
ReplyDeleteNeat, that looping repetition.
ReplyDeleteGood sounds.
I can't see the sorrow. I see hair fresh from the shower, toast in her mouth and the book for swotting up on the day's lesson material.
ReplyDeleteBut I guess she might be sorry she took the booking to sit for Jamie in the window, forgetting at the time it would be winter!
A book can set you free from your sorrows -- but only for a little while.
ReplyDeleteNo time for snowy contemplation! Spring is springing????
ReplyDeleteHow poignant. Its just a matter of time until we get a snowstorm in Australia in january
ReplyDeleteYes covering sorrow with snow- good
ReplyDeleteplan!
A book can be such a great escape from our sorrows and from everyday life. Beautifull written my friend.
ReplyDeleteStafford Ray has left a comment which leaves me speechless, but in agreement! LOL
ReplyDeleteJinksy- I loved Stafford's comment-and replied to him thus:
ReplyDeleteStafford- I know what you are saying....and I like your take on the painting....sometimes I really dont know where I am going til I am there! Good to hear from you- hope all is well on your side of the planet! Cheers
Wonderful writing....as always...
ReplyDeletein naked glory, I forget myself
such sweet sorrow...loved it..x
ReplyDeleteI also savor cold limbo...
ReplyDeleteOh for the sorrow of it all.... A refreshing twist, and an excellent write you offer! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat poignancy in this...the repetition justifies itself...superb!
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite piece of your writing, Kathe. What a poignant take on the painting, made all the more so by this remarkable photo of Shasta-Buddha. Great post!
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