A beautiful poem, Conny, and a striking message. Of course the trees can be any colour we wish. I am also laughing because this is the third time I have seen Christina's World appear in two days.
That’s the sprit. I only recently came across it, and Jansson generally, so I’ve read it once in a newish paperback that I’m looking forward to wearing out.
Perhaps Peter Pan wanted to always be a little kid and never grow up because he wanted to always have open eyes and the ability to see colour! All while living life in a fun manner. Just a thought mind you. ;) Wonderful words.
I love the parallel you draw between the freedom children use in their art and your own new freedom of expression. This is such a good example of being wide awake and growing in your craft.
I’m thrilled to provide any sort of on-ramp to a poem like that! And the collage…is slightly uncanny since when I was a teenager I had a poster of “Christina’s World” in my room (very light-hearted child, I was, lol.) I love her transformation here, and her realignment/reattunement. I’m definitely in the same creative place vis à vis chronic illness so I’m very excited to see the future stories you weave in.
Thanks so much Sun! I've been searching for paintings where the subject has their back to the viewer. I find them so fascinating. I'm glad you like the reorientation. Often I'm not sure why I choose the things that I do, but when I read people's comments it often clarifies what I subconsciously was trying to express.
“but I think I’m done with Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book as a source. I started with that book as way of expressing my struggle with chronic illness, but I’ve moved on now.” I love glimpses like this into someone’s change. Thank you for sharing this!
A beautiful poem, Conny, and a striking message. Of course the trees can be any colour we wish. I am also laughing because this is the third time I have seen Christina's World appear in two days.
Thank you, Faye! I appreciate that, and what serendipity...
I do love The Summer Book.
I do too, Edgar. But I need to buy a new copy because I destroyed mine to scan the pages!
That’s the sprit. I only recently came across it, and Jansson generally, so I’ve read it once in a newish paperback that I’m looking forward to wearing out.
Perhaps Peter Pan wanted to always be a little kid and never grow up because he wanted to always have open eyes and the ability to see colour! All while living life in a fun manner. Just a thought mind you. ;) Wonderful words.
It's a wonderful thought, Angela! Thanks for sharing it.
don’t say
that trees can’t be
that colour
because they can,
and one day you will see it too.
🌿🍂❤️
Thanks for letting me know what your favourite lines are :)
I love the parallel you draw between the freedom children use in their art and your own new freedom of expression. This is such a good example of being wide awake and growing in your craft.
Thanks Ann! That's such a beautiful and encouraging thought.
I’m thrilled to provide any sort of on-ramp to a poem like that! And the collage…is slightly uncanny since when I was a teenager I had a poster of “Christina’s World” in my room (very light-hearted child, I was, lol.) I love her transformation here, and her realignment/reattunement. I’m definitely in the same creative place vis à vis chronic illness so I’m very excited to see the future stories you weave in.
Thanks so much Sun! I've been searching for paintings where the subject has their back to the viewer. I find them so fascinating. I'm glad you like the reorientation. Often I'm not sure why I choose the things that I do, but when I read people's comments it often clarifies what I subconsciously was trying to express.
Beautiful poem.
“but I think I’m done with Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book as a source. I started with that book as way of expressing my struggle with chronic illness, but I’ve moved on now.” I love glimpses like this into someone’s change. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks for letting me know that, Brian! I'm still finding my feet with this newsletter here. It's nice to know what resonated with you.
Wow Conny! What an interesting point you make in this poem about perception and life! And all in just a few words! Love the collage too!
Thank you, Dominic. I'm really trying to keep it simple these days :)
I see. My pleasure Conny!