"Young Warriors"/ Private Collection
Take then, the stinging no
Of life's cruel excess
Knead your thoughts warmly so
Into a softly smiling yes
Take the rhyme, the metaphor
Live facing the sky
Speak the words that crack the door
To every mystery, every why
Embrace the night of things unshown
Speak strong your truth today
Do not die with all you own
Tucked, still, deeply away
Paint the canvas of your pleasure
Sing your brilliant love song
Jump the edge without measure
Each moment, live life long
Speak strong your truth today
Do not die with your life tucked:
Still. Deeply. Away.
copyright 2009, Georgette Jones
Note: After viewing the dark, brutally honest yet mesmerizing movie, "Precious" yesterday, I was compelled to post this painting from four years ago, along with the poem that relates to it. As is usually the case, the poem and painting were not created simultaneously. Instead, their similarity match the subject matter and themes of my artistic thoughts.
6 comments:
Oh my goodness! I did see previews of the movie and I must say, I was deeply disturbed just by the preview! It is because of people like Precious that I do what I do. I want to continue lifting up humanity out of the depravity of life. Great poem! I see that you were touched in the spirit.
Hillary
Although I wrote the poem some time ago, today I thought it could have been a message for someone like Precious. The movie was so intense that I was still riveted to my seat long after the credits rolled. It was very haunting. May God continue to bless you in the work that you do.
Your poetry has such power! Great poem!
Dori,
Thank you so much. It's good to hear from you. Hope you enjoyed your trip home.
Powerful piece. The message rings loud and clear.
Thank you, Don. It feels good when others listen to the message and hear it. Please visit again.
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