(Photo Credit: J.S.Brand)
“What do those beautiful shapes signify Mama?” asked nine-year-old Ashita in a voice tremulous with excitement.
“They signify the very essence of life my child” replied a calm and sedate Joanne. Every sculpture and design teaches you not only how hard it is to create something but also how alarmingly simple it is to destroy. Always remember that an arrow that has left a bow and a word that has divested itself of a tongue can never be retrieved.”
Even though the essence of the moral was lost on Ashita, she felt a swell of pride towards her mother.
(Word Count: 99)
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The credit for the breathtaking photograph goes to J.S.Brand
21 comments
I enjoyed Joanne’s moral
Clever teaching from the mother
She’ll understand in time – at least the seeds are sown. Delightful.
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Wise mother! Her daughter will surely learn from her as she grows up. Lovely story.
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Wisdom and patience – what a lucky child to have a mother like this.
A straight forward message, but well told,
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I like the concept, that in sculpture, by destroying, you are creating, that the two actions are intrinsically interlinked. Its a good observation too, that, as with words, in sculpture, you can’t go back.
Yes mother is a wise lady. Ashita is in good hands.
Ashita will appreciate what her mother teaches her bit by bit.
Very wise words indeed.
Beautifully done, the child has a very cool Mum
I enjoyed the tender mother and daughter moment. Ashita will understand one day, but it is beautiful that she admires her mother so. Lovely piece.
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Excellent proverbs using arrows and words. Well done.
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Very wise mother.
A nice piece that forces you to stop and think for a while
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Illustrated wisdom.. liked it !!