Portraits
Eyes of the past
Look into the present,
Seeking the future,
muted by time-
gagged by the grave
Note Although not inspired by this poem ,the painting seemed to fit
http://jssgallery.org/Paintings/Daughters_of_Edward_Darley_Boit.htm
by John Singer Sargent ,noted for his society portraits
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