with
music
he parts the mists in my heart –
i am at peace
the lions of judgment
will have to wait in silence
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Henri Rousseau. The Dream.
Inspired by Henri Rousseau’s “The Dream”.
Rousseau wrote a poem to accompany his artwork:
Yadwigha in a beautiful dream Having fallen gently to sleep Heard the sounds of a reed instrument Played by a well-intentioned [snake] charmer. As the moon reflected On the rivers [or flowers], the verdant trees, The wild snakes lend an ear To the joyous tunes of the instrument.
The name “Yadwigha” reminded me of Jadwiga of Poland. Some
research on Wikipedia revealed that the woman in the painting is a Polish
mistress from Rousseau’s youth. And since I was raised in a part of the world where being Polish makes one the butt of many jokes — knowing that this lovely lady is YADWIGHA makes my heart happy in about twenty different ways.
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Well what a surprise Jen to find you at blogger. A great response on dreams. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh, hi Kristjaan! Sorry so long in responding! I keep forgetting to check this site!
DeleteThanks for the kind encouragement :D
Oooo this is clever....the lions of judgement..LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tanka. Hmmm so you are Polish eh ? ..A vodka and herring person perhaps!
That's great !
If you are blogging other than this format I cannot comment. Just found you here by accident. Shame because your work is one of the best!
Hi Rall --
DeleteSorry to take so long to respond -- like I told Kristjaan, I keep forgetting to check Blogger. Thanks for the kind encouragement -- this means a lot :)
Creative post and haiku and lovely music to enhance wonderful work
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
Thanks Carol!
DeleteScritches to the Muse
Music is relaxation :-)
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is :)
DeleteLeave those who are judgmental alone!
ReplyDeleteHank
Exactly! :)
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