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PRUNING LILACS
My lilac bush has passed her prime,
she's had her glory years
of luscious lavender sprays
and heady scented blooms.
Each new year sees her weaker,
less prolific in her flowering
because I've not had the heart
to prune her as I should.
I see in her a metaphor
for the seasons of my life
for if I had the courage
to prune myself back hard
to lop away those dead, gray limbs
and unproductive branches,
clip harsh thoughts that weigh me down
like spent and faded bracts,
if I could take myself down bare
to what seems a remnant of myself,
allow myself some dormant time, endure
the darkness of a discontented winter,
bear winds that waltz the snowflakes
through my unprotected branches,
then what seems harshest when it's done,
the necessary loss of letting go,
the fertilizing compost of my trimmings,
becomes in spring a second chance
to grow and bloom again.
As many of you are aware, Lianne is no longer with us. I am her son, Gordie, and have kept her account active to preserve the passion she had with her art and this community. Please see below for a "final note" she posted with a few of the last pieces she completed before passing away in November of 2015. "Being a part of this Fine Art America community has meant the world to me over the past years and I'd like to express my endless gratitude for all the support and encouragement you have given me so graciously. My one regret is that having lost the battle with leukemia, I have to let go of something so special to me. I won't say goodbye - just may your lives be blessed as you have blessed mine." I have a passion for the landscape of...
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Greta Corens
Wow, what a wonderful poetic message! I would like to see this beautiful digitally enhanced flower as part of a new art theme in the group: "The Magic of Flowers". You are invited to submit this image. L/F Here is the link: http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-magic-of-flowers.html?tab=overview
Lisa Knechtel
ps -your poem is wonderful! The word courage really resonated with me.
Lisa Knechtel
Really interesting. I like the shapes and colours and the lightness of the open bloom. v
Carla Parris
:)
Lenore Senior
Another vote for this beautiful work. I love this!
Carla Parris
This is a beautiful image with stunning processing. My first impression was that this is an image with depth and meaning, and your description confirmed that. v & f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Carla I am so very sorry that this beautiful and touching comment slipped through the cracks somehow. And I'm so glad I found it today - it's important to me. This is one of my mother's two favorite poems I've ever written and the lilac bush - it's really hers. But the metaphor stands - so thank you so very very much for letting me know that you got it. xo
Alga Washington
I'm a fan of your work too, beautiful photo and writing.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Alga - your recent paintings just took my breath away. I'm delighted you like my work too. xo
Kendall Kessler
Beautiful and elegant! F/V
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Kendall - the poem for this is one I wrote especially for my mother who loves lilacs so much. Glad you liked it.
Madeline Ellis
I love what you wrote as well! Thanks. How true it is for most if not all of us.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Madeline my deepest apologies - I was off FAA for several months and missed your lovely comment. Thank you so much - I'll be by to catch up as soon as I can.
Madeline Ellis
Lianne, I like the texture in this and how the one lilac stands out. Nice job as usual!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Lianne, every time I come to your site I find another treasure of beauty and wonder. Love so much the softness and the tenderness of the textures in this superb photo. I'm in total awe !!!! f,v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Aww Ana how very lovely of you. I did this to go with the poem in my last book that my mother loved the best - the one up in the description. So I'm just so delighted that you liked this!
Evelina Popilian
Amazing piece of art, wonderful composed!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a perfectly lovely thing to say Evelina - I'm honored by your visit and grateful for your wonderful comment.
Iris Gelbart
Beautiful work.....
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Iris - that means a lot to me.
Bob Orsillo
Lianne this is one of finest florals! Elegant and as touching as the words you wrote. v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Ah Bob - thank you so much. I truly wish I could duplicate this...I created it long before I had any idea what I was doing! But your compliment about the poem means even more to me...thank you.
Lenore Senior
Another vote for this beauty!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you thank you thank you - the poem for this is my mother's favorite of all I've written so I should have said the image is for her too.
Ann Horn
Your photo and your writing is very sensitive and beautiful, Lianne. Thank you for your willingness to be so honest and vulnerable.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Ann, it is friends like you who take the time to read and process more than just the image who make me want to continue to do both - write and create art. Thank YOU for that - it means more than I can say.
Will Borden
A splendidly presented photo design, Lianne- your poem is very poignant and beautifully written!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
It just pleases me so much Will that you take the time to read as well as view. That means the world to me and I can't tell you how touched I am. Thank you.
Lenore Senior
I came back to give this one another vote and to praise the poem that accompanies it. Have you thought about a book of your poems and art? Let me know if you are working on it!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Awww how wonderful of you to say Lenore. Actually I do have two books out - the first mostly poetry and early photography, the second more photography with the poetry. But I'm thinking very seriously about a new one - perhaps an e-book for Nook. Books with color prints are very expensive to produce and sell. So I'll let you know when I figure out how to do it...lol. Thank you so much!!
Odd Jeppesen
I love what you've done with this. Beautiful work.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Odd - it was very different for me - I honestly wish I could remember how I did it - lol.
Lois Bryan
a lovely, lovely work of art!!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so much, sweetie - I appreciate that, especially as this was a bit of an experiment!
Dale Stillman
This is a beautiful work. The description is so insightful. A favorite. Thank you so much for your comments on my pictures.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Dale - I've tried to keep up with new work but have certainly fallen behind on replies. I so appreciate your support!
Xueling Zou
I love your capture and the effect of the image, Lianne! It has the strong focal point and very nice texture, well done! I appreciate your nice feedback on my "Yellowstone National Park 6", thank you!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Xueling - my apologies for being behind on my replies! I appreciate it very much!