Art by Sher Richardson (C) 2005
Words by Jeff... (C) 2006
The Magic of a Feather
With the wings of angels, I am carried into the light.
From darkest depths, they have searched for me.
Where I was lost in the abyssal of the foam green Sea.
Face up looking from under the cold waves of darkness.
Just sleep tonight she whispered.
She came from a storm of passion on a November night.
Caressing my head and stroking my hair.
Telling me everything will be all right.
Just sleep tonight she whispered.
It is ok, just breathe, and do not torment yourself tonight.
Is ok to smile from time to time.
Her hair caressed my face.
As the fragrance of Dolce Vita remained.
Just sleep tonight she whispered.
The rain continued with the storm.
From the blackness of my dream she was born.
She too is a dove in the storm.
One lost feather remains.
Just sleep tonight she whispered.
Searching the hallways, and closets of my mind.
For the reminder that she visited me.
The magic of a feather lost, a new feather earned.
The feather of an angel, that visited me in a dream.
Just sleep tonight she whispered
To tell you I was here would not be accepted.
So tonight, so you know you were protected.
Allowed you to sleep was my goal.
I leave you the magic of this unseen feather in the closet of your mind.
Just sleep tonight she whispered.
From the blue light of the moon.
Shadows on the ground, were seen.
Of an angel giving flight to wing.
Do you find magic, in the feather, of your dreams?
How did you sleep last night? she whispered.
Words by: Jeff 2006© Art by: Sher Richardson(C)
Dedicated to and Inspired by: Bluemoonshadow
37 Comments
sheila stanley-powell 17 Nov 2007
i thought i recognized that feather. i was checking out AW's latest on taking on a charity and saw your piece there. great work.Renata Cavanaugh 25 Apr 2007
Beautiful!Lauren Abric 31 Jan 2007
This is just beautiful...very nice work. WELL DONE!! And with pencil!? BRAVO!Allanna . 31 Jan 2007
whoa this is really cool!i love the pencil shadingCindy Luke 31 Jan 2007
Fantastic thank you for sharingOlga van Dijk 31 Jan 2007
Jeff and Bluemoonshadow, this is so beautiful... The poetry is so heartbreakingly beautiful, it gives me goose bumps... Lovely lovely lovely and a great tribute to a grand woman!!---I feel for your loss!---Anonymous Guest 10 Dec 2006
HOW bEAUTIFUL!!!!Anonymous Guest 07 Dec 2006
Jeff, How poignant! I do believe that Sher is your angel, and your advocate. She would want nothing more fervently than to relieve your tormented nights of lonliness. In her paintings, she captured the beauty of even the most insignificant items. With your words, you have captured the essence of how a shared love for each other can bring us comfort, and a sense of connection, a sense of peace. You honor Sher's memory with your gentle words, and in so doing, you honor yourself and your children. Well done, dear brother!Thom Roslan 07 Dec 2006
Very MOVING piece of "written" WORK........Jeff ! Totally fits what you and yours must be feeling ....The "symbolic" EAGLE feather definetly adds a heightened emotion to what you have written....EXCELLENTLY DONE !!!Nira Dabush 06 Dec 2006
Wonderful drawing goes beautifully with your marvelous inspirational writing..your HUGE LOVE To her shown in these words selected here by yourself...by your LIVING LOVING words ,Jeff..you give LIFE To her Art to her spirit.becky conley 06 Dec 2006
Jeff, your words take me there... to the place and time where we wait expectantly for a miracle... a brief moment... a sign .... from one who is gone. And at this time of year we are reminded that God gives miracles!thea walstra 06 Dec 2006
Jef, how sweet and wonderful this is!Kenneth-Edward Swinscoe 06 Dec 2006
Your souls are joined for eternity. Jeff, a wonderful combination of your words and Shers drawing. KenRon Wood 06 Dec 2006
Simply beautiful, Jeff. Seamless blend of the words and art....beautiful!Jerry 06 Dec 2006
Great line work!eileen martin 06 Dec 2006
'classic Sher' pencil work, and breathtaking words by you, Jeff. you are an honorable man:)jennifer blenkinsopp 06 Dec 2006
Beautiful image and words Jeff,Sher was a very special person and is always in our hearts as well as her spirit here, I wish you and your family a very peaceful and happy new year,Mieke van Zundert 06 Dec 2006
good! I was aftraid, you wouldnt be drawning anymore... nothing too much, just good!Leah Jaarveth 06 Dec 2006
wow, so beautiful!Reba McDonald 06 Dec 2006
This is so very beautiful Jeff. Prayers and love to you and your family.Robyn Sturtevant 06 Dec 2006
Jeff Your words brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful words for a beautiful person, from a very special husband~ God Bless Thank you for keeping Sher's site going she still inspires me.Pat 'Gracie' Merewether 06 Dec 2006
What a beautiful drawing! I didn't know Sher, but from all the love that has poured over this thread I feel that I do know her - your words are beautiful.Martha Miller 06 Dec 2006
very nice Jeff. It too gave me a start this morning. best to you and yours Jeff.joan warburton 06 Dec 2006
Beautiful drawing. Sher is missed!bianca 06 Dec 2006
great opening intro...lovely workChristina Cheeks 06 Dec 2006
Thank you for sharing this with us. Your family is in my prayers.Anonymous Guest 06 Dec 2006
This is a beautiful pencil drawing.Thank-you for sharing..Charles Oliver 06 Dec 2006
Beautiful and spirited words that blend so well with this beautiful and spirited work. A wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman.Pete 06 Dec 2006
Awesome Jeff...Debbie Gray 06 Dec 2006
Just beautiful! I wish that I could have known Sher, but in some ways I feel that I do-through all of you. Such beautiful words Jeff, and just know that all of us will remember her forever! :0)Jacqueline Bishop 06 Dec 2006
Just Awesome!!!!Emily Reed 06 Dec 2006
JEFF - IT GIVES ME SUCH A CHILL AND A START TO SEE SHER'S NAME. MY BEST TO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN IN SHER'S MEMORYLeigh Karchner 06 Dec 2006
That's so beautiful Jeff and Blue. Thank you for sharing this with us Jeff. I know this past year has not been kind to your or your family and especially this time of year, I find you more in my heart and prayers. Sher is indeed with us all still, guiding, steering, giving peace. This piece is so typical of Sher, to find the largest of beauty in the smallest of things.WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 06 Dec 2006
Dear Jeff. I want to thank you dearly for keeping Sher, your wonderful wife's memory a live. Her "graphites" were nothing short of outstanding. Please all you can of her work. Great words, my good friend. Stay safe.--DennyDeborah Johnson 06 Dec 2006
Great rendering.Lucia Stewart 06 Dec 2006
FABULOUS PENCIL WORK, WELL DONE!Armando Salas 06 Dec 2006
Simple thing, huge art.