Painting by Jim Mc Dermott
As if from nowhere - silently
you came - and you stood by me
a cripple fantasy
Riette
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"Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle." Georg C. Lichtenberg
Candles in the wind
"Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle." Georg C. Lichtenberg
Who am I . . . .
I am nobody
The words and the music speak
Not me . . .
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10 comments:
This is conceptually fascinating. Thanks.
All the best, Boonie
Such a unique image and haiku. Great contribution!
This is deeply moving Riette. It reminds me of Victor Hugo's the Hunchback of Notre Dame, that profound story of a holy and unique soul who experienced such abuse and marginalization at the hands of his fellow man and yet was able to love so full-heartedly and so compassionately his Esmerelda. His words, "She gave me water" still echo in my ears. I am wondering if this is a shadow or archetypal figure for you. It is a beautiful haiku and a great contribution. Thank you.
Noelle
I couldn't say what Noelle said as gracefully, but that is what I thought too, it is the hunchback, and he did love so unconditionally in spite of his fate.
Wonderful stuff!
Peace.
Thought provoking, how many of us have one of these.
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There is such beauty and poignancy in this image and verse. Thank you for posting.
~Deb
yes...this took me immediately back to a childhood memory of the original black and white version of the hunchback of notre dame. i was young and completely swept away. such a testimony of compassion and non judgement.
thank you for this.
a cripple's love is often hard to come by... we look and b/c of the imperfection we pass by... one has to have a tender heart beyond the facade of our eyes to possess a love such as you speak... beautiful beautiful beautiful.... i can only think of elephant man... imagine he wore a cloth over his head to walk outside... ouch! haiku my heart
a thought provoking and different take :)
Haiku My Heart
That's an interesting and moving interpretaion of the painting.
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