05.03.08
Maya (Rabindranath Tagore)
Title: Maya
Artist: Miracle Romano
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2008
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Maya
~ Rabindranath Tagore ~
That I should make much of myself
and turn it on all sides,
thus casting colored shadows on thy radiance
—such is thy Maya.
Thou settest a barrier in thine own being
and then callest thy severed self
in myriad notes.
This thy self-separation has taken body in me.
The poignant song is echoed
through all the sky in many-coloured tears
and smiles, alarms and hopes;
waves rise up and sink again,
dreams break and form.
In me is thy own defeat of self.
This screen that thou hast raised
is painted with innumerable figures
with the brush of the night and the day.
Behind it thy seat is woven
in wondrous mysteries of curves,
casting away all barren lines of straightness.
The great pageant of thee and me
has overspread the sky.
With the tune of thee and me
all the air is vibrant,
and all ages pass with the hiding and seeking
of thee and me.
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sopraninigabi said,
November 26, 2008 at 8:28 am
*applauds*
NOW I get it! :)
Miracle ♪♫ said,
November 26, 2008 at 10:04 am
Yes, this is “Maya”. A melange of my past, present, and future.
Some people think that the painting signifies a frustrated dancer deep within or a particular person when in fact she “dances” and stands for so many things and influential people in my life. Until now I still haven’t painted anything else, knowing that it would be quite difficult to think of a subject more pertinent. (Someone reading a book might be a great subject but I’m still waiting for the ample amount of inspiration to nudge me to paint again.)
Gabi, I am amazed! This entry is one of those thought to be “unread” and stashed at the obscure niches of my blog and yet you found it! It’s nice you did and especially great that you “got” it. =)
I suddenly feel nostalgic seeing this post again… but in a good way. =)
I pray you’re feeling better today!