mary ann casey
it is a gift to see beauty in any simple moment.
to be swept away by a stand of trees,
captivated by a wash of shadows that lean across any open horizon,
to sing spontaneously
just because the sky is so impossibly blue,
to decipher one hundred shades of white in a single blanket of snow.
this morning i woke to a pure white horizon transformed
in the silent purity of snow
and the gift of light from the inspired hands of
painter
mary ann casey.
i am honored to share her madonna and child
as we begin day two of mornings with mary.
yesterdays outpourings have me reeling in all your generous
offerings of beauty and light.
fridays here at
recuerda mi corazon
are dedicated to haiku my heart.
"Lady Light,
into my darkness
come shining."
today...
may we all shine on!
for those who haiku please sign in here
for those celebrating the twelve days of mary please sign in here
may your day be bright and shining with love!
Posted by: tami | December 02, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Your morning celebrations of the Virgin warm the Soul, Lovely One.
Light and love to you !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | December 02, 2011 at 07:41 AM
Oh Rebecca...I am so happy you and MaryAnn connected! She is such a kindred Spirit..I knew she could be here with us. Thank you.
Posted by: deb taylor | December 02, 2011 at 07:45 AM
There are certainly many very talented artists out there. This piece by Casey is exquisite! I would love to see it up close.
I forgot aboput haiku My Heart. I'm going mto go back and add one to my Virgin a Day post right now!
Love you rebecca. This is such fun and very satisfying.
Peace in your heart my dear friend
Posted by: Spadoman | December 02, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Blogposts, virgins, haiku's and even snow... this day is going to be a perfect one! (Glad your computer is back up and running Rebecca!)
Posted by: Marit | December 02, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Virgins and Haiku, which camp do I belong in I wonder! I'm all of a 'tis-was!
Both me thinks ;~)
Sue x
Posted by: Sue Fox | December 02, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Wow I had just written to a friend who feels slightly lost that Mary would light her way. And then here is your beautiful painting and words!! May Mary light the way for us all.
Posted by: Donna The Woodwife | December 02, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Beauty is best when simple, I find.
Posted by: Anthony North | December 02, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Waking to the blanket of pristine snow is a blessing in itself, no? I love your morning's offering and will do what I can to stay tuned while I'm away. It's such a beautiful way to start each day!
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | December 02, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Dear One,
i am pulling
from old travels
to find my virgin this day!
thank you
for proving
such an amazing venue
for sharing.
{{ shine on }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | December 02, 2011 at 08:33 AM
I am having the best time visiting all of the beauty that is Mary♥♥♥
Posted by: priti.lisa | December 02, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Crystalline beauty and light. It is a transformative experience just to look at this image rebecca. She is like pure driven snow and angel fire. Simply beautiful and your words are like a heavenly carol around it. Such golden tones. She is a wonder. Thank you for sharing this with us on this lovely second morning with a haiku like a sweet hymn.
xxoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle Clearwater | December 02, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Mary Ann's work is beautiful! (And—oops—I first put my Mary with the haiku by mistake, or I probably should say:
It was my mistake
I did not pay attention
Please forgive—Mary would
Posted by: Alexa | December 02, 2011 at 09:16 AM
What a great way to start the day, Thanks for sharing Mary Anns art. Each post I go to........amazing!
(sorry, I too put my link in the wrong place)
Posted by: gayle | December 02, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Lord, you have snow already but when you write about it, it sounds magical, heavenly. I love Mary Ann Casey's madonna and child. Thanks for sharing it. I hope today finds you brimming with energy and joy.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | December 02, 2011 at 10:24 AM
sooo lovely...how wonderful it is to share all of this...i goofed and left my mark on the haiku section by accident...i am also having trouble getting in to comment on everyone's blogs...something to do with my google account...xo hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you for doing this.
Posted by: jean | December 02, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: peggy gatto | December 02, 2011 at 11:48 AM
oooops!!! I didn't realize there was TWO places to sign in and I ended up signing in for both! Sorry to disappoint the haiku hunters! I hope they forgive me....
Posted by: Paula Scott: Molokai Girl Studio | December 02, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Thank you for featuring Mary Ann's work. Such a beautiful Madonna.
Posted by: annie | December 02, 2011 at 03:51 PM
My heart is overflowing with all of this and the beauty all around.
Posted by: gemma | December 02, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Stay warm, I understand the high country is all snowed in.
I'm so enjoying the 12 days of Mary.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Posted by: Queenie Believe | December 02, 2011 at 05:02 PM
walking
together
in honeyed LIGHT...
xox - eb.
Posted by: elizabeth bunsen | December 02, 2011 at 05:26 PM
i love this painting, and the light you shine...
Posted by: leslie | December 02, 2011 at 06:40 PM
I'm dizzy with all these wondrous images!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | December 02, 2011 at 06:52 PM
a warm lady awaits...
xox - eb.
Posted by: elizabeth bunsen | December 02, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Rebecca I haven't written haiku in years and today,thanks to you I did!loving the Mary's and inspiring words!Thank you!
Posted by: Carly | December 02, 2011 at 11:44 PM