Reflection at the Stop
The bus pulled away from the curb, jabbed into traffic and was gone in a cloud of gray smoke. I turned to cross the street and glanced at an advertisement for a late night comedy show on the plastic bus stop enclosure. The man’s face was revealed in the glare of passing cars, neon lights and the sunlight. It stared out or rather away, in that it was a mirrored image. He stood behind the bus stop next to a grocery cart that overflowed with brown, black and gray items that were undistinguisable. I didn’t really want to look that closely. I was sure it would smell bad. Yet his face had the stoic, proud and self-righteous distain of a General or nobleman who commandeered an army of slaves. I tried not to catch his eye. But suddenly he peered past the reflection, past the trash, past the smoke, past the overgrown ivy that plastered itself onto a crumbling rock wall, past the frozen stares of Holiday tourists, past the school children looking for trouble and sex and music and free food, past the mature shopping women who took heavy steps in tall, thick boots, past the tree trunk with the heart shape carved into its trunk and he looked directly into his eyes. And they were mine. Then he looked away. And so did I.
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Susan Grissom
fabulous…....
John Fish replied
thanks susan
Joyce Dickens,...
This is Brilliant John; so well done and full of your awesome passion and spirit…the writing here is just as moving as this brilliant piece of artwork… Bravo!
John Fish replied
thanks for the wonderful words, Joyce.
Richard G Witham
I like the way the face blends into the noise and vice-versa … like energy captured and interpreted for a moment and let go.
John Fish replied
Thanks Richard. I like that interpretation. glad you like it
Denis Dalby
Excellent John!
Lior Goldenberg
Beautiful imagery & excellent technique!
Farras Abdelnour
oh my.. this is gorgeous! the texture, contrasting colors, shapes.
John Douglas
beautiful John – the truth on the painting, the text – the best possible way for me to start my day – thanks for sharing your talents!
mymoosejaw
Love this – Such an emotional feel to it for me.
Keith Reesor
Fantastic work John!! :)
Elaine van Dyk
Superb work. I love the textures and bold, fresh brushwork.
Sophie Shapiro
John, this is a fabulous painting! I really love the colours and the movement, energy and passion in this painting! Wishing you a wonderful Easter….Thinking of you!Sx
John Fish replied
thanks for your good words and glad you liked it. happy easter to you too
butchart
this has to be one of my ultimate all time favorites of yours john…. i wish we had a favorite of favorites category… this would be there…..... this shares so much with us….... absolutely wonderful…........ b
John Fish replied
well this has to be the ultimate compliment. thanks so much Butch and thanks for sharing your beautiful words and art with the world. take care and happy easter
mmargot
The painting stopped my eye;
but your writing stopped my heart.
Beautiful and insightful.
John Fish replied
thanks so much for the kind words. really appreciate it.
CanDuCreations
Wonderful work John. Great colors, textures and imagery
Deborah Milligan
fantastic work john. i love the complexity in your work.
John Fish replied
thank you so much
catherine walker
wonderful ..so well done!
Shylie Edwards
a fixed stare…...very powerfull!!
linaji
your quality of texture out comes the face..and the tones are so rich with your words.. you are an incredible artist!!
calves
wow this is brilliant John!!!
Druidstorm
Your craft is amazing friend! Your words are like candy and your image sweet sweet SUGAR! Bravo!!!...)o(
bernard lacoque
very strong