Angel (III)
His lips purse around
a trumpet,
its slender form
curving slightly
under stone fingers.
His wings are folded
but still in view.
He plays his silent music
high above the heads
of the rushing crowd,
those with time schedules,
lectures to give,
and taxis to catch.
He plays his silent music
from his perch
high above the world,
hoping someone
will finally stop to listen.
His lips purse around
a trumpet,
its slender form
curving slightly
under stone fingers.
His wings are folded
but still in view.
He plays his silent music
high above the heads
of the rushing crowd,
those with time schedules,
lectures to give,
and taxis to catch.
He plays his silent music
from his perch
high above the world,
hoping someone
will finally stop to listen.
I painted these pictures of the angels Gabriel and Michael as an offering. There is a museum in Houston called The Menil. It is more famous for its contemporary and avant garde art, but it does house an exceptional collection of icons.I have heard that the Greek and Russian Orthodox Christians believe icons become windows to heaven and that if you pray in the presence of an icon (not to the icon) your prayers will go directly to heaven. I sometimes visit that museum just to say my prayers in the room with the old Russian icons of Gabriel and Michael. Many of my prayers have been answered, In gratitude, I painted these paintings. These are mixed media with Christmas gift wrap feathers and rhinestone jewels. I like to believe they open up "windows to heaven" just like the ancient icons. .
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