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El Greco: The Penitent Magdalene

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The Penitent Magdalene, by El Greco, (c1576), Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Image Source: Wikimedia
Mary Magdalene

Men called you light so as to load you down,
And burden you with their own weight of sin,
A woman forced to  cover and contain
Those seven devils sent by Everyman.
But one man set you free and took your part
One man knew and loved you to the core
The broken alabaster of your heart
Revealed to Him alone a hidden door,
Into a garden where the fountain sealed,
Could flow at last for him in healing tears,
Till, in another garden, he revealed
The perfect Love that cast out all your fears,
And quickened you  with love’s own sway and swing,
As light and lovely as the news you bring.

by Malcolm Guite
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9 Comments Add yours

  1. Sheila Landry Designs says:
    July 23, 2023 at 6:14 am

    Beautiful work in both the poem and the painting. Thank you.

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      July 23, 2023 at 10:06 am

      🙂🌺🙏

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  2. christinenovalarue says:
    July 23, 2023 at 9:16 am

    💙

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  3. Ana Daksina says:
    July 23, 2023 at 10:59 am

    Malcolm writes true classics.

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      July 26, 2023 at 5:50 pm

      I only recently discovered his site. Looking forward to reading more. 🙂🌺

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      1. Ana Daksina says:
        July 26, 2023 at 7:56 pm

        I’ve never been disappointed. No baloney there. Enjoy!

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      2. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
        July 26, 2023 at 9:22 pm

        😎👍👍

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  4. johntodaro says:
    July 26, 2023 at 8:06 am

    I wasn’t familiar with this painting. His characteristic palette and handling of figures quite apparent.

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      July 26, 2023 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts, John. 🙂

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