Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Kisses n' Hugs... n' Tears....


SOLD
" Oro-Medonte Overture to Winter"at Fowler's Barn Ingram Road - oil on canvas 16x20 inches


Being Valentine's Day.... it seemed only fitting to send along "something red" via my blog to celebrate this special day! Here is that something red... a sketch fresh from my easel today!


Kisses and much love to each my family members... (cyber) "Hugs" to my artist Friends... wherever you might be! Happy Valentine's wishes to ALL!!!



And tears?... Tears shed in memory of Whitney Houston... an unspeakable loss to all of her musical family... and the thousands of "Hearts"worldwide... broken by the news of her too sudden passing! I was so moved by fellow blogger Dean's tribute at his deanos-den@blogspot.com ... both his painted and written eloquent remembrances... that I sat down and penned one of my own to honour and celebrate her life of achievement and her gift of music to the world.



Art... no matter the medium does indeed transcend all human barriers and boundaries. It can often transcend even the darkness and sadness of Death!


Owed to Whitney


Like moths to the flame... some are drawn,

Far too soon they are flown... and are forever gone.

Their gossamer loveliness and fragile souls laid bare,

What remains... is but a scent of the gift that was there.


Minstrels they became... though not out of choice,

Twas their karma to wander... with their message and voice.

Their journeys were fraught... with dangers and pain,

Though they struggled to be free... they surely had to remain.


Fame and fortune seem, at first... to be a gift in return,

To ease the burden they carried... a salve for the burn.

But these gifts oft' are fleeting... and come with a price,

And often when withdrawn... yield to destruction, even vice.


The minstrel may be gone... and Time moves along,

The voice may be silenced... but never the song.

When the soul leaves this existence.. its short journey run,

The gift and its real life... have only begun.


The Peace and the Place... which they only seldom enjoyed,

Is now within reach... just beyond that great void.

The land of Peace that you sought... is now within view,

In the hands of the Lord... please remember that...

"I'll Always Love You"!



God speed Whitney!... and Thank you! May you now finally find eternal Peace... and rest!




18 comments:

  1. Beautiful ode, Bruce. So many tortured souls on earth, yes? Love the painting, as I always do.

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  2. Hi there Sherry!... Your comment really does put our society in a truer perspective!

    We live in a world that fully...proudly embraces and worships "The Extreme." There is always a price to follow indulgence to the extreme. Moderation may be boring... but the conditions it supports are more healthy... and lasting! Choices... once again! That's Life!

    Glad that the painting/Valentine pleased "You"!

    Happy Valentine's Day to "You" and yours!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  3. beautiful bruce, both the painting and the remembrence. and happy valentines day to you and yours as well!

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  4. Thank you Suzanne!... for your visit and supportive words!

    Happy Valentine's Day back... to "You" and Himmself!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,

    PS Loved SHAZAM!!!... So did Deb!
    Bruce

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  5. Beautiful, painting and words. Happy Valentines day to you and Deb.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  6. Thank you for the gracious mention and link, Bruce, my friend.
    First let me say, your red Valentine's Day barn is wonderfully done!

    Whitney Houston was indeed an artist of the first rate!
    Loved the line:"The voice may be silenced... but never the song."
    Amen

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  7. Glad I stopped by your blog - there is much beauty here and much food for thought. Thank you.

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  8. Hi there Susan!... Welcome aboard! Thanks for dropping by... and for your positive comments!

    Hope that you'll visit again! I'll get over to visit your site!

    Good Painting!

    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  9. Hi there Friend Dean!... It is my honour to share a relationship and linkage... with a person who shares my passion and appreciation for art and the good things in life!

    Your own eloquent tribute really struck a chord in my own heart! I too... have that song on my all time personal playlist!

    Thanks for the visits... and your frank appraisal of my work! I very much value your input and opinions!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  10. Hi there Joan!... Thanks for your enthusiastic comments and visit!

    Happy Valentine's Day.. back to "You" and Mike!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  11. Hi there Linny!... Thanks for visiting the blog!

    I thought this one might grab you! Kind of has the glow and ambience of Linnyland! We share a joy that I think is obvious in our subjects and the upbeat colourful palette we choose to paint with!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  12. Your words are always beautiful, Bruce!!! A beautiful tribute to Whitney! And, of course, your painting is absolutely beautiful!!

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  13. Hi there Hilda!... For your visit and continued encouraging words!

    Hope that you enjoyed a Happy Valentine's Day.. and that your pastelling continues to provide as much pleasure and joy for you... as it does for your many avid followers and Friends!!

    Good Pastelling!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  14. good to see you making the most of the snow
    also good to see it sold!
    and good to see you so good!!
    hehe all the best to you too!

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  15. Hi there Rob!... Where have you been Mate????

    Look for new posts but....I'll visit again today!

    Thanks for the compliments... Good to hear from you... as always!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,Bruce

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  16. A beautiful tribute to an outstanding artist, and I think your painting is fabulous. The red glow is masterful.

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  17. Hi there John!... Thank you for your kind and generous comments! Much appreciated!

    It is always sad to see any fellow human being lose track in their journey... and finally lose hope to continue. That unfortunate situation is further amplified... when the loss is a gift which makes the world a better place

    Such losses devastate all of us. We all lose!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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