Better Days

Dave Moilanen

Better Days

This art work was inspired by a wonderful friend and wonderful artist, Kym Breeze. Kym once asked if you could describe your life as a song what would it be. The song “Better Days” by the Goo Goo Dolls always comes to mind for me. Thank you for the inspiration Kym, and may we all find better days. :-)

Visit Kym’s Gallery: Kym Breeze
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BETTER DAYS

And you ask me what I want this year
And I try to make this kind and clear
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days
Cuz I don’t need boxes wrapped in strings
And desire and love and empty things
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight’s the night the world begins again

And it’s someplace simple where we can live
And something only you can give
And thats faith and trust and peace while we’re alive
And the one poor child who saved this world
And there’s 10 million more who probably could
If we all just stopped and said a prayer for them

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight’s the night the world begins again

I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight’s the night the world begins again
Cuz tonight’s the night the world begins again

GOO GOO DOLLS


© Dave Moilanen 2008

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  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    Everything about this—the image and the description is beautiful Dave!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you very much Stacy!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    this is beautiful and love the poem as well

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Melynda!

  • ElitePhotoArt

    ElitePhotoArt

    Nice Image!

  • izzymary2

    izzymary2

    Beautiful Dave

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you William and Lisa!

    Thank you Mary!

  • rdwnggrl

    rdwnggrl

    Such a beautiful piece, and a fitting song to go with it. That’s one of my favorite GGD songs… : )

  • Madeline M Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    Beautiful composition with great color!!! Well done!!!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Awesome Dave; I love the wonderful desription and the words of the Goo Goo Dolls fit this perfectly. Outstanding work!

  • elisab

    elisab

    Sort of looks like a New Years shot. It is open to new experiences and times. Very good job with it.

  • Joe Valcourt/MODERNUS ART STUDIO

    Joe Valcourt/M...

    I think of the Moody Blues on this. Love it.

  • Joan Smart

    Joan Smart

    WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job Dave !!!!!! I think of the Eagles.. could be because I got the complete collection and the new cd for Christmas…

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Stacy! Yay for the Goo Goo Dolls!!

    Thank you Maddy!

    Thank you very much Joyce!

    Thank you Elisa!

    Thank you Joe! I’m a big fan of the Moody Blues!

    Thank you Joan! I’m coming over to your house to listen to your cd! Only one thing, I get to play with the transformers helmet!! ;-)

  • Kym Breeze

    Kym Breeze

    Dave, What a wonderful way to start my New Year, thank you for sharing this with us all, the words are inspiring…I understand why you like that song….it is special…
    The image is amazing, it holds promise of all the good things we can fill the world with…and of peace and love…..
    I am glad to have inspired you a little and glad to have you as a friend….Happy New Year to you and “G”.....hugs xo .

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Amazing work, well done

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Hi Kym! I owe you a big thank you for the inspiration for this piece!! This one is for you my friend! A very Happy New Year to you and your boys!! Hugs!! :-)

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Antanas!

  • Heabar

    Heabar

    i just love the picture its so thought provoking but the poem / song is awesome ~ Bings tears to my eyes as i read it ~ well done Dave:)

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Heather! :-)

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Little Bro, Big Heart! ((hugs))

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    beautiful flowing lines

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you my dear Sis! :-)

    Thank you Hans!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Wonderful words and image Dave! :o)

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Helene!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Beautiful creation

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Mike!

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    Beautiful colors and rendering. I love the lighting and the wonderful play of shadows and light that create a dramatic sunset scene.

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Eyal!

  • Chloe Flathers

    Chloe Flathers

    wow love this. great job!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Chloe!

  • Walter Colvin

    Walter Colvin

    Great work Dave.

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Walter!

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    talk about beautifulll wow…...My Favorite

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you so much Bianca!!

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Truly Inspirational, Dave !!!! Both the image and the lyrics are magic !!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you very much Phil!!

  • Deborah Fuller

    Deborah Fuller

    awesome, I love it.

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you very much Deborah!!

  • Ruth Palmer

    Ruth Palmer

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Ruthie! And thank you so much for your help!!! You’re fantastic Ruthie!!! :-)

  • kathywaldron

    kathywaldron

    fabulous work!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Kathy!

  • Greta McLaughlin

    Greta McLaughlin

    How did I miss this? It’s so beautiful and emotional. You’re gonna make me cry.

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you so much Greta! That is a very sweet compliment. :-)

  • seabird

    seabird

    Beautiful work Dave!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Roger!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    beautiful !

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Lucinda!!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful work. The tone is so subdued and calming.

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Helen!!

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    stunning image beautifully done

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you very much Jeff!!

  • Steve Bulford

    Steve Bulford

    Nice work.

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Steve!!

  • bcbukphotos

    bcbukphotos

    excellent

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you BC!!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Beautiful job. :)

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Birgitta!!

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Stunning work! love the detail and the idea! great work!

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you very much Steven!!

  • Rhonda Fulks

    Rhonda Fulks

    Gorgeous, love it! So inspirational…..

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Rhonda!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Fantastic work – lovely colour, light and composition – Beautiful Dave

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Thank you Julie!! :-)

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    This is a beautiful, serene and very symbolic piece Dave. Dual palms weathering the heat and storms of a desert, to find themselves still standing strong through it all. Thank you my friend, I am so glad I happened on this today. I so needed a reminder that I have truly found my better days.

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Hi Marion! Thank you very much! I’m glad I could help. ;-)

  • Keeli

    Keeli

    Beautiful!

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you Keeli!

  • dtdesign

    dtdesign

    Great work as always … but I think you know that by all these comments : )

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Hi DT!! Great to see you my friend! Thank you very much!

  • Azzurra

    Azzurra

    EVERYTHING about this is beautiful …
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  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you Azzurra!

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Great image

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you Michelle!

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Fantastic work Dave.

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you very much David!

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    fantastic work! It makes you think :)

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you Rosina! Your insight is greatly appreceated!

  • Vicky Brago-Mitchell

    Vicky Brago-Mi...

    Very poetic!

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thanks Vicky!

  • flipteez

    flipteez

    No wonder l needed a taxi to get down here to comment & Yes l’ll raise a toast to better days & hopefully many are as beautifully tranquil as this XXXXXX

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Many thanks Flip!! :-)

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    very nice

  • Dave Moilanen replied

    Thank you nishagandhi!! :-)

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