The First MoonriseMedium: Ink
Size: 11x7 inches
original available for sale -here-
One evening, about a month ago, Claire was restless. We took her out of her crib, and down to the front room with the big picture room where Dana started to read her some books. But she looked outside and saw the moon, noticing it for the first time. Her eyes rounded and with the moonlight glowing in them, she exclaimed, "Up up UP!" We explained it was the moon, which she knew of by reputation through the pictures in her books, but this was the first time that the concept and reality were merged. UpupUP! So high and piercing bright, something almost primal that pierces through our windows and walls and structures.
This is powerful imagery Stephanie... and what a lovely story for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story! (and lovely picture)
ReplyDeleteI love how children still see the everyday magic in the world - it's keeping that sense of wonder after you've grown up that's the hard part!
It`s wonderful seeing the magic and wonderment in there eyes, when they are so young. I remember my own daughter when she was nearly two years old, the delight at seeing the Christmas tree lights from the houses opposite from ours. That night, when she had gone to bed, we brought our tree in and decorated it with lights and glittery things as you do... and the next morning I woke her up early, before the dawn, and holding her little hand, walked her down the stairs, to the lounge. The door was slightly ajar, with all the coloured lights twinkling like star though it. The amazement on her face I will never forget... :)
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