Out of Africa

MAGPIE 74

 

Photograph courtesy of Tess Kinkaid, Magpie Tales 

I have seen the masks

Adorn the walls

Of many a room

They show the world

Of treasures brought 

On travels afar

Look closely at the carving

Not what it may seem

Made in China

I have seen the masks

The genuine ones

Crafted in Africa

I chose not to bring

Any home with me

No happy memories

I left the masks

That adorned my walls

In Africa

Barbara M Lake ©

July 2011

Trinidad, West Indies

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

I am sad today, very sad.  The last two days have given us nothing but bad news of death and destruction. 

The dreadful tragedy in Norway which makes one wonder what sort of people would kill innocent people in an unrealistic bid to try to make their voices heard in a a country where tolerance and respect for other people' beliefs and culture are the norm.

Then fast on its heels, the announcement that Amy Winehosue has died.  "Nothing" one may think compared to what happened in Oslo, or indeed, in other parts of the world  but the  unnecessary self destruction and loss of life as a result nevertheless.

So I'm sharing one of my favourite prayers by way of music in the event that anyone reading this may feel as sad and as much at a loss as I am.  Take comfort in the prayer of St Francis.

 

Sports Day

MAGPIE 73

 

People of Chilmark, Thomas Hart Benton, 1920

Photograph courtesy of Tess Kinkaid, Magpie Tale Magpie 

People of Chilmark

Coming together

Celebrating 

A day of play

People of Chilmark

Fiercely competing 

Showing

    A team spirit

People of Chilmark

Their strength

Jumping
From a painting

  

Barbara M Lake ©
July 2011
Trinidad, WI

After Death

MAGPIE 72

Photograph courtesy Tess Kinkaid, Magpie Tales

An idea

A canvass

A brush

Colour

Masses of colour

A scene

Of wonder

A talent

Unrecognized

Until

After death

Barbara M Lake ©

Trinidad WI

July 2011

Happy Sunday!

Have not even had tine for a Magpie this week. So leaving this for anyone who may just pop in.

Happy Birthday Natasha

Carnival (The Onlooker)

Happy birthday to my precious, darling daughter.  Stay as sweet as you are.

And happy birthday once again to my son James whose birthday was last Tuesday.  You too stay as sweet as you are.

Fishing Tournament (The Winner)

I love you both more than you know and am so proud of you.  I am so glad that you are in my life.

Feathers of Pain

MAGPIE 71

Endeavor, Lino Tagliapietra, Columbus Museum of Art

Photograph courtesy of Tess Kinkaid

Floating multi colours

Playing

Feathering my brain

Darting

Flashing
Total  numbness
Excruciating 
Pain
Nothing less
Than a full blown

Migraine

Barbara M Lake ©

Trinidad  WI 2011

A note:  this actually happened as I was looking at the picture and seeking inspiration.  The flashing has gone but I now have a pounding headache. Oh what we go through for the sake of art!