Stella Maris: Star of the Sea. Our lady of the watery horizon. Our lady of the corals, of the starfish, of the constellations, of the shoals and reefs and the restless flow of currents. Our lady of the tides and the moon's bright pathway. Our lady of shining sorrows, whose sadness only serves to make her more beautiful. Our lady who is the most distant when we draw near to her, and who is never more close than when we imagine that she has deserted us. Our lady of all things known and unknown. Our lady of the starry darkness.
Star of the Sea
Stella Maris: Star of the Sea. Our lady of the watery horizon. Our lady of the corals, of the starfish, of the constellations, of the shoals and reefs and the restless flow of currents. Our lady of the tides and the moon's bright pathway. Our lady of shining sorrows, whose sadness only serves to make her more beautiful. Our lady who is the most distant when we draw near to her, and who is never more close than when we imagine that she has deserted us. Our lady of all things known and unknown. Our lady of the starry darkness.
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David, I am deeply moved by your words about the Star of the Sea. They speak to me and comfort me. And your painting of Stella Maris is so radiant - She 'shines'
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Emma. The 'radiance' you mention is exactly the effect I wished to achieve. I'm glad that this painting gives you solace.
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