CLANDESTINE
Letting Art Go
By:Linaji 2009
When I was 11 I used to cut school
Walk to the beach and pretend
I pretended I was loved
And I pretended I was beautiful
I used to sit then on the sand
And pick up shells and use them as
A phone to my heart
Worried that I was not hearing Me!
I did not know it then but
I wasn’t.
I laid back and let tears roll down my cheeks
I laid back and heard the wind sweep across my belly
I laid back and shut my eyes to the bright new day
I laid back and dreamed I was loved
And light and gay…
Sometimes when the weather was a mix of
Sun and clouds
And the smell of rain arose
I would get a feeling:
It had edges of smiles and tender pats on the backside
It had a feeling
I still get when I open my bed
And jump inside cause it is so cold
But I pull the covers over me and
Shiver shiver shiver
And laugh all the while
I never asked anyone in the world if they do this
Or did.
But it feels exciting almost sexual and free..
And, alone on the beach with the wind sand and sea
I would feel this amazing loneliness that seemed to have
Jumped off from the shoulders of this expansive joy.
Like I just made something so beautiful
And had to let it go.
That’s what I feel today
As I look at the strokes of love and the
Layers of light I just allowed into Being
Which for some damn reason,
Feels all at once beautiful
And all at once Lost.
I seem to worry
Does that mean I lost a part of me?
Or
Have I released the latch?
The one that opens my heart
Once again,
To another realm of Creation
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Sally Omar
Lina, Absolutely Amazing!!!! Hugs, Sally xoxoxox
Michael McCasland
This is a marvelous piece and fitting to the title. If I may make a statement on your statement. I was in the Navy during the Vietnam war. My last two years were stationed in the Pentagon with a top secret clearance and I saw everything working with the JCS. If we do not keep a close eye on our security agencies they will convince the president and congress that we are the enemy to be spied on for our nations protection. It does not matter which party, they are all bought and use fear to be elected one way or the other. Fight for your freedom. That is the principle our nation was built upon. Ok, I’ll step down from my soap box.
linaji replied
XOXOXOOX YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK!
nkbellani
A superb color blend and a massive abstract…
linaji replied
THANKS SO MUCH KUMARJI. DID YOU GET MY BUBBLE MAIL..
blamo
Same Things happening in the uk …..............Schhhhhhhhhhhh
linaji replied
LOLOLOL
nkbellani
yes, very heartwarming xox
linaji replied
I think this is one of my best Kumarji.. used paint this time. you know digi paint..and strokes ..and layers upon layers.. and then the process took a few hours.. sending you a huge hugs.. and want to know all bout your goiing??? xox
Bernd Jansons
This is intriguing … very nice.
linaji replied
Thanks Bernd.. I used a completely different process.. going toward actual pix paint. tee hee.. and I create my own textures now.. just found out how to do it!!
Gary L. Suddath
excellent work and comentary
linaji replied
Hi Gary.. much thanks to you!
Vasile Stan
This is oh so beautiful composition Lina. I simply love it…
So: Fear Not, Nothing and Nobody (other than the One, whoever she or he may be for you, if any).
linaji replied
You have been nothing short of fab.. I so appreciate all your comments here and your brill mind!!
linaji replied
PS.. for me this is my best abstract ever.. it uses a completely diff process.. and i hope I remember!! tee he..
blamo
lookbothwayspressplay
linaji replied
Master of the information links.. love ya! interesting to the max!
Solomon Walker
mysterious movement of colours and shapes…fascinating artwork!
linaji replied
Yes.. this has alot of my frustration at all the cloak and dagger stuff going on.. really has my energy in this..
dawndavies
fabulous!!
linaji replied
HI DAWNIE!! XOXOXOOXOXO I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE!
Sensiworld
Love the colours, beautiful work Lina ! x
linaji replied
Hi Sylvia… love you.. xox
Karin Taylor
great work !! :)
linaji replied
this really got to my heart.. thanks
valzart
Excellent work here sweetheART intriguing info:.... ;} happy hippy hugglez
linaji replied
took the info down and the truth up.. feel better..
Romo
beautiful image and your words ring so true….we cannot keep living in a state of fear:)
linaji replied
I put up the poem instead Robin..xox
Jan Landers
fear is contagious and i refuse to allow it to overshadow my life as it seems to be doing for so many people these days….thanks for creating awareness, lina….beautiful…
linaji replied
Hi sweet Janb.. up early and feeling wonderful.. thanks so much for being here.. nice to wake up to you..xoxox
linaji replied
Thanks Janb// I changed the tune a bit.. feel better..xox
aspectsoftmk
hi lina….wednesday for me, is the day i take off from thoughts on politics…so i will comment on this beautiful peace of heART…the colors are warm and invite my eyes to just feel the beauty and breathe in the energy…and for me…i love this peace of art…it is so very beautiful…and i loved soup talk today….xoxoxo
linaji replied
Man sista.. went throught the ringer today.. had to change to the truth of what was going on.. very interesting day.. full of tears and creation.. Loved so much our talk.. thank you..
Teresa P. Pelaez
lina this an amazing piece of art!!!
Ushna Sardar
Great Job sweetheart lina!! Congratulations!! Huggles XO
lucin
Amazing how Americans didn’t scream in alarm when “habeas corpus” was in jeopardy. I would so love to see how you created this.
linaji replied
Yes indeed!! I felt this one very deeply.. I use my own textures I create now for my CS3 pallet and brushes.. I still get on line.. and the colores you can choose or create.. I used a gradient on a few lawers and sated them and on and on.. Lucin.. it is like painting.. I have no idea really how many things I tweek in a layer at a time.. sometimes 8 layers are showing sometimes I combine them into sets of 3 oe 4 each and work the layers.. so not even if I put these in actions would it be able to record my work.. it is like a stream form the source.. This is the best I have ever done.. it is more all me .. my textures and colors and the brushes I used were paint stroke brushes.. but I size them ect.. wow.. that was cool trying to explain!!
Nanmarie
Beautiful work Lina.
linaji replied
Hi Nancy,
thanks so much for your comment!!
lucin
Oh, your creations so inspire and I took your gracious description and went and played. I am posting product. Not because it really got to good but because it was such a thrill. Had to make a statement of the doing, eh? :)
linaji replied
thanks so much.. it is thrilling to grow..I back you 100% and if I can give you more of my ‘hello.. how did I do that advice.. I will!!!lolol’
lucin
A question then…..can one change the photo in an edit.? My little experimentation came out looking mighty dark when smaller.
linaji replied
Yes.. you can go to image size.. and change everything.. you can change a photo many ways.. what were you looking for?
lucin
I was hoping I could replace the post with another that’s brighter.
linaji replied
you just reupload.. no problem!!!
kjgordon
good for you…...........
linaji replied
You da best!! xox
Romo
I love this poem….and it works well with the image:)
linaji replied
well Robin.. this poem is about the journey with this image in particular.. ever since I created it.. I have felt a sadness and a lonelyness.. and a great joy.. so it is ment to be there beside it.. thanks for your very strong and loving words.. I feel a bit vulnerable today.. hugs…
Mary Ann Reilly
a fabulous piece of visual and poetic art. steals my breath. I think beauty provokes an immense sense of being singular in the universe: we realize what we are, and are not within an expanding universe and for a time it disconnects us in a fundamental way—all of this lead up to that sweet, sweet time when reconnection with others is a grace we name and take.
Vulnerability, I think is a bittersweet gift. I know I can’t create without placing myself firmly in its path. Good vibes to you.
linaji replied
Ok.. you got my tear ducks again.. how eloquent you have stated exactly the zone I am in. or as of now.. releasing it. It is thus Mary Ann.. the disconnect.. now.. shit I am crying.. thank you and I feel your vibes though and through.. xox
Sensiworld
Love you too :))) xx
linaji replied
GUESS WHAT????
Sensiworld
No….mmm tell….getting curious
Heloisa Castro
beautiful work!!!
linaji replied
Thanks sooo much Heloisa!!
roybarry
Right, OK- I am seeing this blown up to a massive size and hanging on the wall of my high end, high rent appartment, somewhere ultra trendy and chic.
What a fabulous piece.
now all I need is the money to afford the deposit for the rent….............
linaji replied
I am printing this comment out and pasting it on my wall above all that I create… you are a wonder.. like on a day that is too hot for words.. a big tree appears.. and for some reason a slight breeze flows through the shade,, and you ahhh and now you can even joke with each other cause you feel so damn good!!
Oh.. Yah.. that would be YOU!
JenLand
Wow Lina! Such a beautiful work of art and writing! Definitely opening your heart to so much! :o)
linaji replied
Hi Jen.. you can tell err?? this is my most fav piece I have ever done..
tkrosevear
truly a journey on becoming a creator dear sister ;) xoxox
linaji replied
xoxo thanks so much for all your smiles in these days of rebirth.
billyboy
When I first looked at this, I was drawn in towards the dark. Then I read your poem and I saw your picture in reverse… coming out from the dark and opening up into shades of light and warmth. What does this mean??
And yes, I do like abstract art. When it makes me feel happy as this does…
linaji replied
You see me all over this.. what you have said is so true.. this is a new dawn for me and I have never been happier in my life.. everyday I open the door and it looks like the light of this piece.. I come back here again and again.. ohhh I need to buy it sure.. I feel sometimes in creating abstract work you can fit ALMOST the eternal ness. for a quick flash millisecond into perspective.. I have always felt this with abstract work and did not know why I loved it so.. I could never talk about it like others in class as they were touting their intelligent remarks as to the reasons for the work or the meaning.. it is only now years later that as I am creating the work itself do I understand why I have always treasured the unknown qualities of Abstract. I see now I understood this only as feeling based and all Right side.. waiting for that left side to capture as much imagery as possible to box it up into a flower or a room or a cloud..
I am so please you feel happy with this.. I have the same feeling.. almost dare I say.. relief! xoxo
MelanieSpeaks
Beautifully creative work Linaji, and your words are amazing…
linaji replied
Melanie.. I jjust got off a missive to you.. thank you so very much!
Joanne Bradley
This is a wonderful abstract work Linaji, I can feel the warmth!
linaji replied
Yes Joanne.. it is warmth and love and light and growth!
Colleen Milburn
Gorgeous work, linaji – and very clever!
linaji replied
Colleen.. just so late.. but to connect for me anywhere here is good.. I am so happy you came to view this piece ..it is my lover now.. I so enjoy the feeling I get when I view it.. appreciate you and all you are doing for your fellows in need..xox
Larasolnishko
I think at that moment you were one to one with God, Universe and your delicate heart sing with Joy
linaji replied
You I wrote a poem about.. YOU I MISS.. where is Larasolnishko? go read it.. I love you.
kreesor
Beautiful emotive image and writing!! Asking the questions and imagining the possibilities is part of the FUN of life!! If you knew all the answers, what would be the point? :)
linaji replied
Hi Keith.. thanks so much for your response to my massive thank you mail.. this piece is the pinnacle to my truth in art.. I jump off from here and keep falling flat.. but that is all right.. I will keep jumping.. till I reach the higher ground.. xoxox
Wendy Slee
You artwork speaks its own poetry, but I also love the words you have crafted here….they take me back to my own moments of the same searching for self…....for truth….
linaji replied
Hi Wendy.. you are always attached to my most feeling and special pieces… this one is my finest.. I went through this feeling I never have before when completing it.. so that is what the poem help to alleviate.. the pain of birth.. Love you..and again am stoked to hear more from your experience with your teachers. xoxo
RollemFloyd
Powerful image Linaji; it strikes the unknown chord. It is one of new growth; not one of decline as your prose ponders.
linaji replied
you are completely Brilliant Rollem.. you are right the unknown.. and the calling of it.. the decline is not what the prose ponders for me however.. it is the allowing for the birth and the separation to occur and be at peace with it.. But.. in a way.. so starts the death of that experience only to give birth once again to another..!!! xoxo
linda858100
awesome
solareclips~Ju...
Oh Lina, the sea can evoke the strongest emotions in us all. I love this piece (both the wrtiting and the image) so very much!!! Strong and powerful are we!!!
linaji replied
You would calm down and pick the love of my life Julie.. you are so spot on my friend.. I have used this as my spring board to finding my next level but I am falling on my face!! belly flops.. and all mannner of horrendous landings.. but.. I keep climbing this elusive ladder.. come with me!! tee hee..
Geir Floede
Superb, beautiful, abstraction compotion.
linaji replied
when I see your beautiful face Geir.. I am very happy.
Lucindawind
this is gorgeous .. it makes a fabulous abstract!!
linaji replied
Luc.. you are wonderful ..thanks so much!!
Prasad
Gloriuous colors, Linaji!
avalyn
your words are so very beautiful and evocative and deeper than the life of ordinariness yet totally of ordinariness…......... the sweet loss of being…....... the fearlessness of LOVE…....... thank you for your commitment to truth …......... xx
linaji replied
Avalyn.. I am weary of this last two weeks.. for give my lack of response.. this has been a ride for my life!!! Love to you and thank you for always showing up and giving me such love and truth.. xoxo
TeriLee
WOW! This image is beauitful….the texures and colors…can see so much in there…and your words are so deeply touching…i think i know that little girl….i keep reading these words again and again….truly moving linaji….incredible writing…love you! :)xo
linaji replied
HI.. so much has happened.. can we talk?? you ever ever alone? xoxo
Manuel Wieczorek
Wonderful work. Both, the picture and the writing.
Happens in Austria too. But we have to go on the mountains to get this feeling. A beach would be much much easier LOL.
buzzy
sweet journey with a vibrant flashback…adorable.
Helene Kippert
This is gorgeous lina – great work!
linaji replied
REally appreciate your view Helene.. this is my fav of my life.. I cant get enough of this one.. xoxo
Mark Peterson
Excellent! wonderful work!
linaji replied
Hi Mark.. thanks so much for your view!!!!
joak
am actually gonny fav this cos i think it looks like a piece o faded tartan..i really like it ..it good huv belonged tae any highlander
linaji replied
I donna know why I am gunna cry now.. cuz.. this is the best work i have ever done.. and you choose it Joak.. I am a bit touchy this morning.. feeling a bit blue and here you are you big bundle of happiness.. thanks for saying this cuz// well… just cuz.. xoxox
joak
im glad ye said that cos i think its the best ye have done as weel…but whit dae i know!..dinny greet pal ye huv to a lovely face fur tears!
linaji replied
xoxo I just wrote out my pain in a poem… love you Joak.. thanks so much.
C J Lewis
Lovely abstract Linaji … really like the subtle textures :)xxooxxoo
linaji replied
Hi CJ.. missed YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
C J Lewis
Hi Linaji … haven’t been on for a couple of days … too hot here to sit alongside the CPU … been reading instead :)) Hope you are well :)xoxoxo
Corey Bigler
Gorgeous array of color anf texture!
Angel Warda
gorgeous abstract! love the colors my dear!!!!
Farras Abdelnour
lovely texture and colors!
Rachel Davison
Powerful abstract!
Erhan OZBIYIK
Very deep Lina !!! Wonderful poem and suits so good :)
HUGS
Rabi Khan
I am not sure why this work reminds me
“All noise ceased in silence
All worlds absorbed in deep peace
Alone You are!
Alone I am within, fearless!”
- R. Tagore
Great great work, Linaji!
linaji replied
Rabi!! I missed this wonderful comment!!! forgive me.. you are such a wonder.. your words indeed bring about the feelings I get with this piece!! xoxo
IRISHPIX
Your image is excellent.

Lucindawind
gorgeous abstract ! xx
roy skogvold
again a great work from your hand Lina. Lovely abstract with a great 3d-feeling.
....roy
linaji replied
Hi Roy. you are precious!! thank you. this infact is my fav to date Abstract.. I felt like I gave birth.. hence the poem was written after.. xoxo
Ruth Hunter
wow….you are indeed a poet, my dear…...
linaji replied
Ruth.. I shall have no problem doing a collab with your work.. I have much more to comment on.. my scheld.. is horrible!!! lololo
RosaCobos
A thousand layers of strokes of kisses…
after haven eaten different fruits of Life.
Rememberings,
re-member…
you know how can we….
take the members we had…
and re-joice them…. re-join them…
in an image of past love.
11 years is so little…
and again so mature.
Colours of blood… new appereances.
And colours of green….Viriditas,
touched by the grass when rolling on the lawns…
or touched by the blues of the sea….
depleted on each grain of sand….
stubbornly yellow… and madly hot.
As your tender but eager body-soul
Rosa (beautiful poem , Lina…you have an interior rythm… very profound and spontaneous at the same time. It is not easy fo follow your words, but once you have got into some of them poems…dived a bit, then you star to see a pattern, like swimming in a coral reef.. and discovering the beautiful fishes grouttes. This one… has touched my girl the one that played with sand and shells and imagined… too that she was perfect. )
linaji replied
your words.. poem has my tear ducts working today Rosa.. how much you see in all around you and how much I appreciate your presence.
11 years is so little…
and again so mature.
Colours of blood… new appereances.
And colours of green….Viriditas,
touched by the grass when rolling on the lawns…
or touched by the blues of the sea….
depleted on each grain of sand….
stubbornly yellow… and madly hot.
That was the moment in time.. and you see this..
Love you and yes.. your girl and mine would have like the sea. xoxo
coffeetea
thanks for making sucha great piece…you made the pat real too :) susan
linaji replied
I did not thank you Susan.. this comment is quite wonderful.. xo
robpixaday
O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely…no words.
And YOUR words are poignant, powerful…............
Thank you for sharing this.
linaji replied
That Pink R is showing up on my monitor and I am feeling mighty fine when it does.. Much Much thanks my friend.. sending hugs upon hugs..xox
Erhan OZBIYIK
lol
No matter what, how you took, brought, thought..
Result is always great or ; we see the great part before it becomes the REAL heART.. :)
Great Work Sister :))
Great HUGS :)
linaji replied
Your joy is contagious brother.. thanks so much.. and that last piece you uploaded is Unbelievable!
calves
This is gorgeous!!!
great work:)
linaji replied
I am completely honored.. your such an amazing artist!! thank you so much!
JonoCarrick
vibrant
Lucindawind
stunning work .. and you are loved and you are beautiful xx
Colleen Farrell
Sensational abstract! Your poem is wonderful, too. :)
Suzanne Chouinard
Beautiful abstract.
A.M. Ruttle
Oh Lina, you pierce our lonely veils and put joy and loneliness on a pedestal shoulder to shoulder. How can they coexist like that? But somehow they do. Thank you for shedding light on your heart and all of ours! Beautiful work; when can we hear about a book with your artwork and writing side by side?
linaji replied
A.M.. your words touch me and fill me up. I would say within 8 months I will be done with my book for publishing. I am taking time off work now to concentrate on my art show and I am working on more of my essays which will go with the art and the poems.. you are quite lovely today.. a sign even that All is Well and that you see and feel what I have indeed channeled into my work.. I appreciate you to no end..
Lina
A.M. Ruttle
You’re the BEST, Lina, keep it coming! So glad to hear there’s a book in the making!!!!!
linaji replied
you sure are lovely so glad to meet you A.M!!
walela
This is just awesome! Your writing is superb!
midnightdreamer
This is such a captivating piece, the colors are vibrant and mixed with emotion, beautiful!
Peace,
Leah♥
Ivana Redwine
What gorgeous color and composition. Wonderful work!