Pieta

Sitting on the floor with a bundle
in her hands, cannot let go.
Experienced before in a cradle
but then with joy and glow

With an aching heart she holds
on to him, praying an eye will
open for one last look, she prays,
in her heart it will be a thrill

The sorrow felt in her heart
cannot so easily be calmed.
Gazing at His face so sweet
But now sleeping and cold

With caution she mourns, there will be gain
of the promise that they will meet again








Painting’s title: PIETA
The sorrow felt by the Virgin Mary at the death of her son Jesus
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 12:20 PM
This is awesome work!! No wonder it is in the winners’ list..Sara
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Fortunately for her, he is the risen Christ. Congrats on your win.
Mehta Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 12:56 AM
Lovely write on Art and congrats on the fine win, kechi
Odibi Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:17 AM
Thanks Dr. Happy New Year.
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