Little did I know
morning glory that he passed:
Farewell my old friend.
HAIKU by Olga van
Dijk
When you don't know what to say...
We’ve all been at a loss for words
confronted with the unexpected
news
of the loss of our friend
Steven Langford, only 47 years
young.
I dedicate this poppy to him, and to his family.
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The poppy is, especially in Britain where
Steve lived, such an important
remembrance
symbol.
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The symbolism of the poppy, its use in
literature, and its role in the ritual of
remembrance is enormous
For me Poppies are a short-lived
flower -
indeed, here it symbolises well Steve's
life -
which was also too short.
The poppy , flowering each year with the
coming of the warm weather,
brings life,
hope,
color and reassurance to those still
fighting
cancer.
Copyright Olga van Dijk
2009©
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Anonymous Guest 10 Dec 2016
Gorgeous tribute...Hanna Stawska 28 Nov 2010
beautiful tribute Olga ...John Cappello 16 Jul 2010
Unbelievable Good, Causes a Surge of Pure Adrenaline & proof the impossible is still attainable in this fascinating representation,with the vigorous brushwork,debi day 24 May 2010
i love your work, i love your words, if only i could write or say how i feel about my artwork, but you have great strength and a great artistic gift.Caballero Salguero 23 Feb 2010
Thanks so much, my dear friend, Olga.Great Painter.Splendid Painting. All full of colors, elegance and lovely texture. Belle harmony.Terrific.Hugs José