Unconscious Wisdom in a Sad Tree
I have not stopped thinking about the works of
LisaG and her newest piece called Sad Tree it got my mind and heart juiced up!
SAD TREE
_Beside a waterhole
a sad tree was planted
seasonally
it leaned forward
in a spirited attempt
to soulfully drench
an act of love
it did it all
without shame
smoke often filled the air
the sad tree
was the last of its breed
it had seen a fair amount
it had danced the last dance
all that was left was to
take care of its bounty
no more travel
c’est la vie
a railway line sang blue
as the willow
spoke to flesh and blood
flesh ran
to the rose bush without bud
asking for no reason
why must I hang my head?
It was the truth
a bird floating from the heavens
hid
behind
the mercy of the burning
sad tree
twisted ivy
seeded
in the minds
of blank onlookers
the sad tree
discovered redemption
in the brushing of a cross
in the hope
of
never truly knowing
in the rooted earth
of
every lasting life
in the ache
of birth
turn your head
give away your perfect suit
pick up your roots
be gone
understand
black as coal
light as the few_
By Lisa G. 2009
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corinna wagner
wow! ...
linaji replied
lolool thanks Corinna!!
billyboy
Linaji, your rants will always amaze me as much as the depth of your art.
Beautiful colors, style… and sentiment as always.
xo
linaji replied
Ahh Billy.. just when I wrote the name bill ..only for dramatic purposes.. tee hee.. I come here and see such a lovely comment. Thanks so very much. I was blown away from this image of you. I have one question though, do you think that is what those branches represent? it is the branches and the open mouth that stunned me. and of course I see things a bit more different. All the same my darling Billy, it is a masterpiece of fine art and I would see what the original was going for!!
xx
1chick1
extreme wow
linaji replied
Back atcha!! appreciate your view!
robpixaday
Oh, gosh this is singing.
Poignant…powerful…..
I’m always happy to read what you have to say!!! I hope no one gave you a hard time about that?
linaji replied
Nooo just my own brain so I took it down!! replaced it with the poem of which this piece was inspired.. love you and thank you sooooooooooooooo much!
aspectsoftmk
looks like color…brought the sad tree a little bit of swagger…and lots of legs around him…::))) great heART lina..xox
linaji replied
I like your comment very much you wonder!! Hugs and LoVe!
MoonSpiral
I don’t think any of us mind your orgasmic ranting. This image is breathtaking Linaji!!
linaji replied
LOLOL I have missed you lovely Moon! thank you sooooo much!
Farras Abdelnour
lina, i enjoy your “rants” very much in fact. they’re very encouraging and useful feedback. your work is beautiful, moody. the title is poetic and speaks volumes! xox
linaji replied
Well.. I want you to know.. I watched this.. here and thought of you mightely today. I am not surpized you came though I have missed you.
Jack Grace
One woman’s rant is an “others” orgasm, please keep sharing. Love you beautiful “blue” tree.
linaji replied
Ohh Jack.. this has been such a week of wonder,, you being one of them.. I shall get to our collab soon!! gosh.. the well spring of orgasmic wonder!! teehee
Nelson Campbell
Wonderful work Lina – very beautiful.
linaji replied
Thank you Nelson appreciate your view:=}}
Lisa Jewell
If I could favourite a million times it still would not be enough…..
Your artwork matches the intent and feeling of my Sad Tree. Our connection delights in every possible way. I feel a new colour aura swimming around me each time I read or view your art.
Love You xxxxx
linaji replied
Before I go.. thanks Darling one.. your work and your spirit really gave me a vision to see ahead more how my life is so generous. You being a big part of the equation. This work of yours just thrilled the pants offa me!! tee hee.. XXX
John Fish
I love the colors and style in this magical image. and you can rant as much as you want as far as I’m concerned. you words are always wonderful.
linaji replied
John.. thanks for the kuddos and the affirmation in your eyes.. I tend not to worry much but I really sometimes get so gleeful with art and words.. well.. I have done so to your work!! tee he…
Aritheeagle
Thanks Linaji – and this is amazing. Reminds me of a great quote from Sri Chinmoy:
“O my mind,
You talk too much!
Do follow my heart
That lives in silence.”
~Sri Chinmoy
linaji replied
Ari Ji.. you Rock ..thanks so much!
Matt Penfold
This is gorgeous Lina, I too found the “sad tree” though provoking. That’s a wonderful ability for a writer to have.
“the sad tree
discovered redemption
in the brushing of a cross”
reminded me of another one of your works…
linaji replied
Opps not clear ..can we try that again?
Yes.. you are right about that stanza and my recent work I believe you are referring to. Matt.. thanks for being such an observant and interesting Soul. This one (the poem Sad Tree) for me ranks big time.. I felt I was on a ride for some time
Matt Penfold
That should have read “thought provoking” but I see you knew exactly what I meant in that and in the reference anyway… thanks Lina.
linaji replied
:=}}}
raymondoantonio
UTTERLY BRILLIANT!!! YOUR ENERGY AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND WISDOM IS SO INSPIRING LINAJI!!! LOVE THIS!!! BRAVO MWAH!! XOX!! GREAT COLLAB!!!!!!
linaji replied
OHHH thanks so much Ray.. right on time as I am closing down for a bit!! goiing to see my friends son (10) practice some soccer !!
raymondoantonio
GOAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X
H M Bascom
Very nice color and textures. Great writing too.
linaji replied
Lisa is out of SIGHT! thanks so much!
Marion Cullen
You never fail to amaze me with the depth andd breadth of your immense talent Lina. Your art work and writings always reach deep to the core of being and makes the heart dance.
linaji replied
Wow Marion.. this was so inspired by Lisa’s verse.. I love this place where it seems I dive right off of others vibes!! thanks so much!
helene ruiz
beautiful!!
linaji replied
kisses helene!!
JUSTART
fabulous work
we are on the same page with this image :) x
linaji replied
I must go see where we are today Just.. sweet as ever!! tee hee..
ellamental
Delightful!
linaji replied
shining blue like you!!
JenniferB
Beautiful abstract work. :)
linaji replied
Hi Jennifer..
this.. and then I went from there.. I did end up painting the treess and the trunks in .. at the end..
it is funny as somehow I want to allow you to see how fun this work is.. and you don’t have to bee too perfect!! lolol
Can you believe this image was a overblown leaf.. Here is what I started out with.
Much is done with using the transparencys filters.. that is always fun.. to see where you can go..
This took maybe 5 hours.. off and on..
Thank you.
Cherubtree
Wonderful Linaji!!
Keith Reesor
Fantastic collaboration Linaji!! :)
George Lenz
awesome colors and treatments
Denis Molodkin
Excellent work, well done!
valzart
Absolutely gorgeous work sweetheART love the blooz & ‘pick up your roots ‘wooOOT! being doing that allmy life
;} happy hippy hugglez
Richard George
Superb work!
dawndavies
fabulous piece linaji, have a great weekend,dawnx
jenseyes
I love this….......
RonnieGinnever
Lina, this feels like you jumped into it a made a big joyful SPLASH…...
linaji replied
Oh Ronnie.. I feel like I been running… and running.. and can’t seem to catch up.. so much newness and the old stuff hurts to let go of in a way of nagging uncomfort.. it is no longer a comfort yet it is some of what I know..
JOY is the balm… and you in my life and being here with all your visuals that none see except you makes me happy.. thank you this was one of my most favs..xxx
RonnieGinnever
Lina, when I looked at the image my first impression was above and as I read the poem I stop and need to digest the contents.
linaji replied
This is a very happy tree.. the poem is about finding.. and we always get happy when we find more of US!! xxx
JUSTART
i moved to page 3 (7 days) and am underneath you :)
Mary Ann Reilly
beautiful composition and poem, Lina.
linaji replied
Hi Mary Ann.. the poem is Lisa J. and the art me sure.. thanks so much.
Solomon Walker
great poetry and a gorgeous image to support, a fascinating work of art!
linaji replied
I created from verse. inspired from the writing.. thanks so much dear friend.. I missed this but now that I think I have not seen you for awhile.. I do hope all is well!! sending you a hello and a smile!!
ambient-1
That is just gorgeous Lina!
linaji replied
So are you friend.. I am ready to read the second installment tonight.. so I shall look for #2? hope so.. I like that I read the last first.. just cause I see the temperment of what could have been hard for me to grasp.. I like him so much.
marcwellman2000
Good Golly Miss Molly!
this is wonderful
linaji replied
Hello Marc!!b U gave me a kind mail and i have been so out of it here. outside work has captured me!! thanks so much for your interest in this piece as I truly do love it!
RonnieGinnever
An excellent coupling – image and words.
RajeevKashyap
Wonderful work
KcranmerArt
Such a beautiful piece of artwork Lina and I absolutely adore the words that go along with…so much passion put into this!! xoxo
lianne
An absolutely stunning visual to accompany Lisa’s amazing poem. This is just beautifully interpreted Lina – I just totally love the concept, the colors especially and the composition. Just a fabulous abstract!
linaji replied
hello Lianne.. thanks so much.. this is one of my fav as I did create it for the poem specific. Lisa once told me she loved blue..
:=}
TaniaLosada
LOVE IT! amazing artwork!
Matt Roberts
Hmmm… I like.
walela
So very beautiful!
alissabrunskill
This is fabulous in every way.
Danica Radman ...
perfect title!!! wonderful line for this gorgeous, so meaningful work
Danica Radman ...
o my – poem is mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Vasile Stan
...and for diner, as well. Shoot!
GLORIOUSLY FURIOUS VOLCANO
Joanne Bradley
Brilliant work Linaji! This is such a beautiful piece that looks like a painting! Love how you weave the colors and shapes into such a complex abstract! Visually perfect to accompany Lisa’s heartfelt poetry!
Jack Grace
This tree is so vibrant and alive to me, surrounded by the heat of new growth and energy flowing from mother earth, I think I like it {;-))
Erhan OZBIYIK
This is WOW !!! Sister wonderful colors and work !!!!
Great poem !!! YOU ROCK !!! :)
GReat Hugs :)
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