Parody Of Healing
"When she thinks of home,/ the word home echoes
in her mouth / like the dead / echoes in the
mouth of the living." "Home" by Selima Hill
I like Selima Hill's poetry, here
are some lines that pair oddly
with her poem.
When I think of healing, the word
healing echoes in my mouth
like the word healing in the mouth
of a dead as he passes through
twelve pearl gates en route to a Paris
whose walls are adorned with twelve
types of precious stones
jasper joy
sapphire sparkle
chalcedony cheer
emerald elation
sardonyx singing
sardius smiles
chrysolite celebration
beryl bliss
topaz tranquility
chrysoprase contentment
jacinth joviality
amethyst ascension
And suddenly I think healing
means home
41 comments:
This is the third in my series on the topic of mental illness, I am moving on to something less energy sapping next, I am working on collages and hope to post soon.Angel & Serenity, I hope both of you like this Paper Batik Montage......
Well done, Dr. Ng!
Yes, this topic is draining, but very necessary. Thank you for presenting it to us.
I have really enjoyed the series. You have brought it to a higher level in a beautiful way. Looking forward to your next one!
like the whole thing but that ending is wonderful
"healing means home" has so many resonances/shades of meaning
thank you
Ah, Aurora, you are always the first!Thanks for coming by, Jon, Andrew and Floots....the "Paris" is of course a metaphor for "Home" where the city has walls whose foundation are adorned with twelve different types of precious jewels but the treasures that are so sought after is joy ,peace, smiles laughter, celebration not the priceless stones that we adorn ourselves with...oh that we might all be adorn with such jewels! I think Don would love this, I really should have dedicated this poem to him, just slipped my mind, but it is never too late!For you, Don!
I like where you lead this to in the end.
healing means home is something to ponder.
I've enjoyed reading your series.
it is always a treat to come by your site.
the artwork is amazing, and like floots said, "healing means home" resonates on several levels for me...
thank you for sharing.
Stunning piece, again!
Are they getting bigger and better?
PlusUltra
Powerful words, love the properties you adjudicated to the stones...
Glad for the explanation of their equivalents!
Always look forward to your posts.
Love and joy to you and yours
This is an amazing place and wonderful poem.
I say as Dumbdodi:
" I'm sure many of your patients have healed with your poetic... ."
I took one your great poem. Is it OK?
Hi again.
I took your blok to my favorites. Is it OK?
I'd like to read your post offten.
Thank you
and warm regards to you!
Very beautiful words. "And suddenly I think healing means home." This brings tears to my eyes in truth as it touches me very deeply. Beautiful.
And lovely, lovely batik image. You are such an inspiration. I posted my first piece in this method at my blog home last night. Your inspiration has brought such joy to my spirit, and I bring you my words and heart of gratitude.
Blessings of peace and joy be with you.
Brilliant! Your art and your painting! Healing is home...wow. Never thought of it that way. I really like that analogy.
Man, I'd love to see you when you make these paintings.
something painful beautifully and effectively worded.
Love the collage, too.
Thanks Paula, Jon, Masago, UButterfly, Serenity, Krystyna, Angeldust, polona.....yes the last line came in a flash, I had to labour over the precious stones, I forgot I should have asked Angeldust and the work would have taken just a few seconds!!Anyone reading this please click on Serenity and see that absoluuuutely marrvveellous paper batik montage she created, I would be proud to have it on the wall in my clinic next of course to the one that Angeldust will be giving me...Hey Angel &Serenity go to collages next, I have finished four and will post them next, hopefully...bless you all!!!!!
Dr. Ng,
You are very generous with your words of encouragement, and I humbly thank you for them.
If I can hope to someday create anything even a fraction of the beauty you create, it will be bliss.
As you were the inspiration and the generous advisor in my joyful immersion in watercolor (and it is a montage), it is of course yours to do with whatever you like.
Joyful, Love-filled blessings to you.
Can't add much to what everyone else has sad except very, very
beautiful and amazing!
An incredible series!
Thank you for it!
It really touched me deeply!
Oh... Kianseng dear,
If if I could "only " understand clearly what "you" mean by collages...
I understand what a collage is. I have done many and in my workshops...
What I do not understand is the processes you are suggesting...
As you can observe - at times I a unable to see the trees from the forest!
Can you please explain how your "collage" is executed?
Thanking you in advence and wishing you and your loved ones peace and joy
Hello Dr. Ng, just had to say how moving your series has been, both the artwork and writing. Home is indeed healing in many ways. Thanks for your great comments on my blog and if you want to link to me I'd be honored (I've already linked to this wonderful blog at mine). Best wishes, have a great day,
Bob
loved these words so much...Now while reading a book titled 'tuesdays with Morrie' I make a lot of sense from your words...It is lovely dr. Ng...
It looks like everybody seems to like "healing means home"....Anybody caught "the lines that pair oddly "(ie parody!), those reading this go to Angeldust and savour her Earth Series, I guarantee you will be enchanted with simplicity clothed in the wedding gown of the rainbow..hey thats a nice metaphor, maybe the start of another poem, eh?
Hello there. I like Selima Hill's poetry too. And the picture above is stunning. Beautiful. Thanks for coming by my blog, and yes, of course you can put a link up on your blog.
Regards.
I can only echo what has already been so wonderfully said here. I love the ending, especially as mental illness always seems so hopeless. Well done!!
Your poems and artwork on mental illness trigger deep thoughts in me. I’ve always been interested in this reason-defying domain of human nature. Thanks for sharing! crnuf
Now, that I understand you "montage" I can better understand the painting. Amazing!
Dear PlusUltra (and Sylvia?)
Thank you for your words.
Yeah... there is something about the "Earth" series...
Today I got a bid to match the reserve I had on the first one. (ahhh!!!)
I also cried because it means I do have to part with it!
I finally located some wonderful rice paper 38" x 50' After running all over three Cities in the
the lower mainland.
I will try to follow your advise closely - in 2-3 weeks as I need to put my focus somewhere else for a bit.
Regarding the "montage" I will have to experiment with the Picasa program - I am a hopeless klutz - that is Yiddish for something "all thumbs" (in this case for someone "technically challenged").
Your support and comments are invaluable. Thank you very much.
Love and joy to you, Sylvia and yours
Thanks Angeldust, I will wait patiently for your next series....I wonder if you have seen the blog "Non-Linear Poetry", I am not sure how the collage is done but I 'think' there is montage there, the effect is stunning, the artist has over 2oo pieces of excellent art there, I took time to view the whole series which he has posted on flickr, blessings to you and yours!
Hello there
I went to non-linear it looks like they made some changes.
"They", as it appears they are a huuuge team.
WIll have to go back, as I see some montage there and in another blog.
Nothing opened for me there this PM.
Greetings
'healing means home'...
that's my favourite line. Thanks for sharing this plus ultra! And your beautiful work of art.
I would also like to thank you for the uplifting words in my blog...sometimes, i'd like to think that God comforts me in many different ways, sends me messages through different people...Thank you :)
So well done, Plus Ultra. Really liked this one.
enjoyed your series on mental illnesses, plus.
it was both enlightening and thought-provoking
thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for visiting - would love you to link to Wild Grace! You have so much here to think on... I'm in awe of your perceptions and how you express them - particularly your theme on mental illness. Astoundingly good.
How are you..Been awhile..
Don of Conscious living Blog have been hosted in www.livinginpoetry.blogspot.com
Hope you can share ur thoughts about Don
This is beautiful. I love how you conclude.
healing means home!!!
so true!!!
'healing means home'
so very true!!
Hello Kianseng and Sylvia
The secret is out - you have a joint "venture" going on...
I believe you are correct about my genre... but, I only posted these last two, this past friday.
:)
Thank you for your visit and words.
Love and blessigs to you both and all
What medium do you use for your paintings? They look so fragile, yet the colours make me feel happy. Vulnerable but happy.
The poem is beautiful.
"of a dead as he passes through
twelve pearl gates en route to a Paris
whose walls are adorned with twelve
types of precious stones"
Beautiful lines that takes us beyond the base. Sad to see this series ending; you gave it such a human and compassionate dimension. Your energies were well spent :-)
Looking forward to your next poem.
It was a great series....your poetry gave me a glimpse into the world of unknown pain...oh excitement you can't feel in real life...pain which didn't seem real to me before...but which is so real indeed
I thoroughly enjoyed the series..and waiting in anticipation for more from your pen and brush
This is to wish my visitors Happy Deepavali and also Selamat Hari Raya...God bless you as you celebrate these joyous occasions with your family and loved ones!
May the coming festivals and
yours, 61st birthday (next week)
gives rise to 'more' and 'beyond'
paintings and verses from you for
all to see and to be inspired.
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