Song of the Flowers
by Natalie Holland
Title
Song of the Flowers
Artist
Natalie Holland
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Song Of The Flower ~ Khalil Gibran.....
I am a kind word uttered and repeated
By the voice of Nature;
I am a star fallen from the
Blue tent upon the green carpet.
I am the daughter of the elements
With whom Winter conceived;
To whom Spring gave birth; I was
Reared in the lap of Summer and I
Slept in the bed of Autumn.
At dawn I unite with the breeze
To announce the coming of light;
At eventide I join the birds
In bidding the light farewell.
The plains are decorated with
My beautiful colors, and the air
Is scented with my fragrance.
As I embrace Slumber the eyes of
Night watch over me, and as I
Awaken I stare at the sun, which is
The only eye of the day.
I drink dew for wine, and hearken to
The voices of the birds, and dance
To the rhythmic swaying of the grass.
I am the lover's gift; I am the wedding wreath;
I am the memory of a moment of happiness;
I am the last gift of the living to the dead;
I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow.
But I look up high to see only the light,
And never look down to see my shadow.
This is wisdom which man must learn.
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March 21st, 2011
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Comments (20)
Natalie Holland
Thank you so much, Sharon for featuring Song of the Flowers.....much appreciated! :)
Patricia Taylor
Just read the poetry...don't know how I missed it before...oh wow! I love Khalil Gibran. Your painting is fantastic.
Lalo Gutierrez
Puedo verte Natalie en tu maxima expresion de color, movimiento y textura, Congratulations, Beautiful artwork!!
Natalie Holland
Thank you, Allen, Seth, Sandy, Basant, Angel Jesus, Demeter, Gordon, Vladimir, and Patricia for all your wonderful comments on my Song of the Flowers!