Elephant
A tiny, tidy room. I am speaking in memories, illusions and pleasantries. The air conditioner is not running and the sun shines through a white window over white wicker furniture and artificial floral arrangements and a tile floor that is not lovely at all, not chic at all, but is always clean.
I am leaving,
scooting around the edge,
feeling my way in the dark,
suddenly unable to breath.
I feel proud of myself for avoiding the obvious. Proud for not bringing it to anyone’s attention. Proud for not mentioning that I was suffocating. Proud that I didn’t let my feelings show. Proud that I was what someone else wanted me to be and not who I am. Proud that I had kept
the secret.
I open the door to get into the car, sniff the air, look down. I must have stepped in elephant poop.
I don’t feel proud at all.
This painting is acrylic on canvas. 52”x52” 2008
Elephant belongs to the following groups:
AW Welcome Center and The Healing Journey Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
satwant
Beautiful, Your imagination is great. I can see it John
John Fish replied
glad you could see it and thanks
DreaM
stupendous! this is so beautiful and strong! i love it and your writing too. your work moves me.
John Fish replied
thank you so much for your wonderful remarks
butchart
i love your work john… this is special…....... we all step in elephant poop… just scrape it off and keep walking…........b
John Fish replied
thanks for you comment and insight. I always like your outlook on things.
Richard G Witham
Elephant poop; it really sticks to you doesn’t it. Even after you’ve cleaned it all off, the odor lingers like a memory you’d like to forget.
Beautiful work John.
John Fish replied
thanks Richard. appreciate you comments
Sophie Shapiro
John your painting and words are fantastic! The elephant is obviously one of your animal totems and what’s a little accident along the way. I found your words so moving and could relate to them completely! The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and you are very wise!Sx
John Fish replied
thank you Sophie for the comments and insight. very interesting. I don’t know much about totems
meltaylor
Love this piece, John!!
mel
John Fish replied
Thanks Mel
Sophie Shapiro
John, I will let you know about totems in August. I will have a little more time then. I think you will enjoy it! Thinking of you!Sx
Dennis Knecht
John- Wonderful Elephant! Dennis
mimi yoon
i feel the earth beneath, the sky above, the waves breaking, and i feel life in your painting.
in your writing… i feel you… and i don’t even know you…
beautiful work!!!
John Fish
what a wonderful thing to say. thank you
John Fish
what a wonderful thing to say. thank you
John Douglas
what a treat to begin my day!
NinaMosi Art
Your work is stunning John!!
Susan Grissom
I love this! delicious and the coloring and the vignette that goes along with it.
arteology
the original must breath for sure in the room, love this new collection and 52 square is a nice size. bravo mr. fish