Last Friday one of my former colleagues in the art department in the school where I used to teach had a pottery exhibit. He had a very eclectic collection of art pieces, many of which I will show you in the coming days. There were so many that I loved so I'm going to have to go back to the gallery to decide which piece I need for my casa.
APRIL POETRY MONTH POEM #7
WE WEAR THE MASK
by: Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)
E wear the mask that grins and lies,- It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes--
- This debt we pay to human guile;
- With torn and bleeding hearts we smile
- And mouth with myriad subtleties.
- Why should the world be over-wise,
- In counting all our tears and sighs?
- Nay, let them only see us while
- We wear the mask.
- We smile, but oh great Christ, our cries
- To Thee from tortured souls arise.
- We sing, but oh the clay is vile
- Beneath our feet, and long the mile;
- But let the world dream otherwise,
- We wear the mask!
Excellent stuff!
ReplyDeletetres beau masque bien accompagne par le poeme (meme si je pense que ma traduction n'est pas terrible)
ReplyDeleteI really like masks, and this is a striking piece. Could easily see it on my walls.
ReplyDeleteJulie and I have a masks hanging in various rooms of our Scottsdale house, but none is ceramic. Your photo today is a great find.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot, Kate! I like the mask too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will be hard choosing! Love the mask.
ReplyDeleteA very unique and powerful piece!
ReplyDeleteI love this mask! (I knew that JB would too)... just a stunning piece of art... Show us what you buy for your maison.
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
Kate, this mask might be a good choice . . .
ReplyDeleteI'm confident that I could find a nice spot for that ceramic mask in either my office or our home! Groovy!
ReplyDeleteGreat mask!
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