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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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OLGartsProduction©2009
42 Comments
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 JoséMarika Antal 14 Dec 2009
lovely work!!Nira Dabush 14 Dec 2009
Love your title... great energetic work..David Holcombe 13 Dec 2009
This is loaded with texture and color. There is a hint of a flower, reinforced by the haiku. It's nice to mix graphic art and literature.Laurel Talabere 13 Dec 2009
This is a beautiful image and tribute. Your haikus are special!!Sigridur Bachmann 13 Dec 2009
Amazing texture, colors, perspective and composition !Shelley Walden 13 Dec 2009
Excellent Abstract & Texture!Alberto D'Assumpcao 12 Dec 2009
An explosion of emotions and colours, Olga!!! Wonderful!!!Loredana 12 Dec 2009
A very touching tribute Olga beautiful :Barry Huyett 12 Dec 2009
beautiful tribute!Els Lam 12 Dec 2009
Wanneer je niets meer weet te zeggen is vasthouden voldoende. Je schilderij zegt genoeg..Prachtig! Gecondoleerd Olga...Sandra McClure 11 Dec 2009
Beautiful tribute and artwork Olga.....Blessingssurekha rao 11 Dec 2009
I am sorry for your loss, Olga. Your painting is such a beautiful tribute! Great work!!Steve Haynes 11 Dec 2009
beautiful tribute OlgaThom Roslan 11 Dec 2009
A beautiful Tribute Olga......You said IT all in this image......A very "FOND" farewell........Excellent !Calvin McFarlane 11 Dec 2009
a fitting tributeRobin Foss 11 Dec 2009
Very well done.Bev Chudey 11 Dec 2009
What a beautiful tribute Olga!Seth Weaver 10 Dec 2009
A lovely tribute to your dear friend.Loren Carson 10 Dec 2009
WOW!!!!Heli Aarniranta 10 Dec 2009
cONDOLENCIES FOR THE FAMILY .oLGA YOU MADE SUCH EXCELLENT TRIBUTE PRESENTATION OF THE FLOWER AND IT IS NICE IT'S SENT TO THE FAMILY:=)Ann Fawssett-Atkin 10 Dec 2009
'At a loss for words' - but you've created a very beautiful imageAnonymous Guest 10 Dec 2009
Wonderful tribute. JKTeresa Dominici 10 Dec 2009
This is a beautiful tribute to your friend and his family.Frank Maguire 10 Dec 2009
That is a great salute to his memory Olga, you have a deep heart.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 10 Dec 2009
just sorry, too sadPetra Wohlwerth 10 Dec 2009
True words, a good sign and a beautiful painting.ruth sears 10 Dec 2009
very nice work,excellent color choices.Ai Shan 10 Dec 2009
Fantastic painting, Olga!Delores Knowles 10 Dec 2009
A splendid painting and a wonderful tribute to your friend.jerry carlin 10 Dec 2009
Wonderful poppy and thought and tribute!José Fortunato 10 Dec 2009
Poppies are the most ephemeral and delicate flowers! They are the coulor of the sap of youth ! Great abstract. A very talented artistic and powerful way to say, when you don't know what to say...Steve Farr 10 Dec 2009
Olga, I adore this! Great tribute!!Sharon Gonzalez 10 Dec 2009
WONDERFUL TRIBUTE WITH THE PERFECT FLOWER, OLGA. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.joost 10 Dec 2009
Wonderful painting and tribute..Dear Olga.KC CHANG 10 Dec 2009
WONDERFUL PAINTING AND TEXT!!Anneke Hut 10 Dec 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss, dear Olga. What a wonderful painting to honour your friend.Maria Anna Machado 10 Dec 2009
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE....