“Said to be expressions of his innocence and shyness, little birds perching on tree branches is a favoured and recurrent subject matter in Lin Fengmian’s works. Sixteen birds sit atop of tree branches, consciously scattered throughout the painting in an organized manner: in similar size and shape, the leaves are of the same autumnal colour tone, complementing birds of variously postures, facing each other or looking directly at the viewer. Such alignments of form, colour and lines produce a natural rhythm, order and harmony.”
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Hope Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm. I ‘ve heard it in the chillest land, And on the strangest sea; Yet, never, in extremity, It asked a crumb of me. Emily Dickinson
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~Sunnyside
At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 
I really loved this painting and the poem is a beautiful sentiment. Thank you!
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My pleasure, always, Sheila. Have a wonderful Tuesday! 🙂🌻
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Wikipedia offers this cautionary piece of history:
“Lin’s works and life were met with great tragedy. While many of his early works were destroyed by Japanese soldiers during the Sino-Japanese War, many of his later works were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. After being heavily criticized and denounced by the Gang of Four, a Chinese political faction, Lin personally destroyed his own works by soaking and then flushing his works down the toilet; however, he still ended up being imprisoned for over four years. Zhou Enlai finally approved his release papers. After his release, Lin slowly began to recreate many of his previously destroyed works.”
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Isn’t that tragic? Thanks for adding to the conversation, Steve. 🌻
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So beautiful:)
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😎🌺🙏
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All of it, so so beautiful. Thank you for this post🙏🏻🐦💚
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My pleasure, always, Olga. 🙂🌻
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The Lost Birds and Dickenson’s poem Hope are moving in their different ways. Sometimes “Truth” is dark, but you really did make truth and beauty meet in this post. Thanks, LaMon
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, LaMon. 🙂🌻
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This is so particular…very beautiful.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Luisella.🙂🌻
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💛
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🙂🌻
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Wonderful!
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I am happy you enjoy this, Katie! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂🌻
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Thank you for this blog! I have shared it with my homeschool community. My daughter and I are taking some time every morning to read it, look at the art work and listen to the music. What a bright, bright time in our day!! It is a great blessing!
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That warms my heart, Katie. Thank you! 🌺
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You are most welcome. 🙂 Thank you again!!
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Great poem, and wonderful painting and video 🪶🪶🪶
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Luisa. I am happy you enjoy this. 🙂🌻
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You’re most welcome: , it is my pleasure. ❤️
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Thank you, My friend, for sharing such a wonderful post.
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My pleasure, always, Goff. I appreciate your kind comment. 🙂🌻
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Putting this poem & music together you have brought magic to my afternoon! Beautiful! 🤗🌹🙋♂️
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Your kind comment makes me smile, Ashley. Thank you! 🙂🌻
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Emily Dickinson, another favorite!! Goes well with
Lin Fengmian whom I did not know. Thanks for introducing me!!❣️🙏🏽
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My pleasure, always, Ellen. I am happy you enjoy this. 🙂🌻
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Beautiful in every way: painting, video, and poem 🙂
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I am happy you enjoy this, Rosaliene. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂🌻
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Poignantly beautiful.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dolly. 🙂🌻
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My pleasure, dear friend.
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