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Vignette-Florence Pieta

They took Him down from the cross,
Joseph,both Mary's,mourned their loss,
From any angle,it was 'finished'-
In dead marble,the moment preserved,
Yet by living power,in Him, we're cured.

Inspired by Raul's photos of the Deposition

Copyright © Brian Strand | Year Posted 2009

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Audrey Haick Date: 12/21/2009 8:46:00 AM Great job, Brian! Congratulations on your win in the contest! Peace and love to you! Audrey Login to Reply

Elaine George Date: 12/19/2009 10:34:00 AM Dear Brian, Very moving Vignette. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Lainie Login to Reply

Caroline Cécile Delacroix Date: 12/19/2009 8:24:00 AM Congrats on your success in Raul's contest, Brian. Merry Christmas, Caroline. Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 12/19/2009 7:37:00 AM Simply said, and such a fine depiction of this inspiring piece of art...you have the ability to speak in fewer words...and say it so beautifully! Congratulations Brian, and thank you so much for your constant support all through the year! I am inspired by your words. Merry Christmas! ~ Love, Carrie Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 12/19/2009 7:08:00 AM Congrats Brian on your winning poem in Raul's contest.. well deserved win for an excellent entry... and thankxxx for your wonderful comments on my poetry always... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie.. Login to Reply

James Fraser Date: 12/19/2009 4:55:00 AM Many congratulations on your win in Raul's fine contest Brian, Merry Christmas >> James Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 12/19/2009 3:03:00 AM Brian, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 12/11/2009 7:17:00 AM This is just beautiful and very moving--I especially liked your 3rd & 4th lines...best of luck in the contest, Brian--I'm sure this will do wonderfully in Raul's contest :) Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/3/2009 3:28:00 AM Like the contrast of preserved in marble but cured by living power. Keep the magical pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by my poems and commenting. Sara Login to Reply

Elaine George Date: 12/2/2009 11:54:00 PM This actually made my heart lurch. Very powerful ekphrasis, Brian. Best wishes in Raul's contest. Lainie Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 12/2/2009 7:42:00 PM Magnificent vignette Brian and good luck in Raul's new contest.. such passionate words and this new form of poetry intrigues me... powerful poem... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart" Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 12/2/2009 6:01:00 PM Powerful and beautifully written. Good luck in Raul's contest, Brian, with this wonderful ekphrasis. Carrie Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 12/2/2009 10:51:00 AM Brian, thanks for supporting my contest...Raul Login to Reply

P Sheart Date: 12/2/2009 10:11:00 AM Very inspirational and true to his life and all he stood for. Beautifully written. Good luck in contest. Love Light Patricia Login to Reply

Abe Lopez Date: 12/2/2009 9:03:00 AM nice take on this sculpture .... great job! Login to Reply

Jared Pickett Date: 12/2/2009 8:34:00 AM Awesome write here Brian....Keep em comin'.....:JP] Login to Reply