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Angel Over Quiet Waters

Max painted the blush-blue sky the nest of grass and teal-still waters. Bursting from his vibrant paintbrush, a vision that appropriates the canvas. His hubris angel halo-crowned, the see-through wings - yellow, blue, red and pink clipped by the frame. The rosy countenance without eyes, has a felicitous sunset glow. The spiritual being wears its huge, red heart like a necklace - it is surrounded by sunny rays. Attached to arms and shoulders - seven buttercream blossoms, cupped in navy blue. The angel’s, likely hovering, over the waters, as it wears a striped and speckled gown, no feet in sight. I would like to call the angel a she, as she is so dazzling, but in God’s word, we only meet Michael and Gabriel and the devil, Lucifer. Establishing a possible, he, with broad shoulders, beautiful beyond belief, an arresting figure of peace. A daily reminder of the existence of life beyond our realm, I’m happy that this bright and vigilant angel crystallized on Max’s canvas.
7/3/2022 A Brian Strand Premiere Choice Ekphrasis poem Painting: https://www.google.com/search?q=peter+max+angel+with+heart+original&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS590US590&hl=en-US&prmd=sinv&sxsrf=ALiCzsY09GIT9k01Tu6a-aZCZg2M-QTylQ:1657063234783&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA1OrL8eL4AhUOlWoFHW0XCmkQ_AUoAnoECAEQAg&biw=768&bih=905&dpr=2#imgrc=YisyiHjrFr4_9M

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Date: 7/11/2022 9:12:00 PM
"I would like to call the angel a she, as she is so dazzling, but in God’s word, we only meet Michael and Gabriel and the devil, Lucifer." there is a reason; men are the ones who edited the Bible.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/12/2022 6:38:00 PM
We can’t see behind the scenes. God made us after all. Thank you! Glad you liked it :)
Date: 7/7/2022 8:25:00 AM
So colorful and descriptive images. In this world we can only act like angels, and when we do; it makes no difference if we're seen as male, female, or neither. After all, it is the Love, comfort and protection we offer that meets the needs of those we care for. Great entry for the contest, Kim. Good luck my friend. Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/12/2022 6:40:00 PM
Thank you, Bill! I appreciate it!
Date: 7/6/2022 5:31:00 AM
Your word canvas brushstrokes scenes of the painting--beautiful imagery, Kim. Best to you my friend.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/6/2022 6:21:00 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Date: 7/6/2022 3:28:00 AM
Great poem. Angels have no gender but they were written by men and so males are considered powerful. Otherwise a beautiful poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/6/2022 6:35:00 AM
Exactly…beauty and strength…their awesomeness can be fearful. Thank you, Victor!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/6/2022 6:24:00 AM
Exactly…beauty and strength…their awesomeness can be fearful. Thank you, Victor!

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