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Thomas Rist's avatar

Beautiful! (Botticelli may just be my favourite artist too.)

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Dian Parker's avatar

I love that you’re doing this. Wonderful. The halo is spectacular, intricately golden, laced in splendor. A poem about the 2 halos please.

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man of aran's avatar

They are amazing, aren’t they? On my list! Thanks, Dian.

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Ibra's avatar

The eyes of a tired mother and the look of a tireless, curious boy.

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man of aran's avatar

Yes, tired. It’s been a long day.

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Ann Collins's avatar

Are used to call this one homeschooled Jesus :)

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Daniel A Detwiler Ph.D.'s avatar

I loved your turn towards the blood of the fruit and the golden crown rather than the other. Beautiful. Daniel

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man of aran's avatar

Thanks so much, Daniel. Glad it worked for you!

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Richbee's avatar

Illuminating

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man of aran's avatar

I do hope so! Thanks, Richard.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Still life in a poem, thanks Alan.

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man of aran's avatar

If that's possible, yes. Thanks, Wes!

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Brian Funke's avatar

This is a cool series!

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man of aran's avatar

Glad you approve, Brian! More to come.

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Carolyn Jones's avatar

Oh! I do love a bit of ekphrasis! Very well done!

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