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Forty winters held—
still the brushstroke’s truth remains,
hushed warmth in the Glades.
About the Creator
Pamela Williams
“Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean. Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me.”
— Psalm 139:9–10, Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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Comments (6)
I love the way you've made warmth and age coexist here. Beautiful work.
It’s amazing how a painting can keep a moment alive for forty years without fading. Thank you Pamela for sharing this beautiful haiku, it really feels like looking at an old masterpiece. 🎨🖌️
Beautiful picture, beautiful haiku. I feel the warmth in this.
"Forty winters held." A story in a single line. I love it!
This was soooo beautiful. Loved it!
Pamela - Is that the Florida Everglades. Beautiful painting, beautiful haiku. Nicely Done!!!