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A Divine Mistress
In Nature's pieces still I see Some error that might mended be; Something my wish could still remove, Alter or add; but my fair love Was fram'd by hands far more divine, For she hath every beauteous line: Yet I had been far happier, Had Nature, that made me, made her. Then likeness might (that love creates) Have made her love what now she hates; Yet I confess I cannot spare From her just shape the smallest hair; Nor need I beg from all the store Of heaven for her one beauty more. She hath too much divinity for me: You gods, teach her some more humanity.
~ by Thomas Carew
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2 Comments on The Beauty of Florida's Swamps, last added: 6/14/2011
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Truly beautiful. I like it that the face in the water is clearer than the face in the sky. Your use of color is so subtle, and the egret stands out so whitely and balances the moon. To my everlasting regret I have no talent with a brush, but my art appreciation works beautifully. I really like your art.
Thank you Melody. Your observations of the painting are spot on.