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| Crane Ascending by Genevie Henderson |
Crane Rescue
One thousand orphaned children cling to her wings
Full Moon pulls
them to rocky cradles
One thousand tiny victims of war hide in her feathers
Full Moon pulls them
into a nightlight glow
Far from the earth
Saved babies sleep in peace.
Conni Cartlidge
October 2024
Inspired by the painting "Crane Ascending" by Genevie Henderson
WOW! Conni, I LOVE your poetry for this artwork - so much that we drove to Portage la Prairie /"Prairie Fusiion" Gallery, especially to see the exhibit. Though there are other appealing paintings, and thought-provoking and moving words from poets, there is no doubt that your awesome poetry, combined with Genevie's "Crane Ascending" image, is the most powerful pairing of all. ... and a perfect Remembrance Day image!) WOW! At the gallery I didn't see a place to add such comments, so I am glad to share them now. ('Looked like there was an opportunity for other-than general viewers, like us, to vote. If otherwise, you would have received our vote for sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Noreen! That was a long trip for a short poem. I really appreciate your kind words.
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