From Inside to the Distance
From a distance it appeared to be simply a playground. As I neared the edge of a small stream surrounded by tall reeds, I could see there was much more than my eyes had first focused on. Great mounds of glittering gold sticks were buried beneath clay. Silver water lilies floated under rich deep layers of seaweed, lichen and moss. From out of the moss jutted flagpoles draped with ivy and scarves embellished with the faces of people I had met many years before. I watched the scarves wave in the wind. I was overcome with emotion and wept upon the steps that led toward a shelter. I ran for cover and lay upon a stone bench surrounded by flowers. Then I drifted to sleep. When I awoke my hair had turned white and my teeth hurt. I sat up and glanced around. I had a faint memory of the experience before my long, long nap. Yet now it looked once again like a playground. So I got up and played.
From Inside to the Distance is acrylic on canvas 30”x30”
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Sharon Mau
Is this extraordinary prose yours John?? It is a beautiful literary work! And this is a sensational painting, it is wonderful!!
John Fish replied
why thank you so much. It is my writing. Thanks for the wonderful complimet
linaji
beautiful work and words!!!
John Fish replied
thank you and always great to hear from you.
oneperfectkiss
Fascinating…..as always John. xx
John Fish replied
thank you so much
Zefira
wonderful
banrai
not only are you a wonderful painter, John your writing is superb…glad I found
you art!
JUSTART
beautiful work
Varry
I really enjoy your paintings and thoughts John.
Deborah Milligan
Beautiful John. When I looked at the painting I felt that it had such an ancient feel to it, especially the texture. Reading the words, the imagery then fell into place … :)
Richard G Witham
I like the wonderful textures and nature colors in this piece. It evokes the comfort and tranquility I feel when walking through a familiar forest.
pryere
Both parts are beautiful. Most evocative.
Druidstorm
You open many doors of the mind friend with your enigmatic art and word! Truly amazing!!!...)o(
Alixzandra
Beautiful and captivating work.
mjart66
Wonderful.
catherine walker
Gorgeous!
Denis Dalby
The painting would be enough… but you add those wonderful words. Outstanding John.
Jan Kölling
outstanding artwork, great job!
Helene Kippert
Beautiful john as always
Kathie Nichols
Outstanding John, truly inspiring art and creative writing….love it! :D
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous
Lynn Moore
John – I knew from the thumbnail pic this was you : ) Kathie had favorited this. Beautiful!
DevineDayDreams
Wonderful words and image to go with it! :)
Kseniya Beliaeva
nice colour
Farras Abdelnour
what a beautiful green and shades thereof!
Rachael Comisari
great painting & poem John!
Kathryn Potempski
Love this one John,brilliant interpretation .
JaneSolomon about 1 month ago
Always wonderful John. x