Repose

Thus in such euphoria, the tortoise and the peacock.. Caught in exhilaration and an overwhelming sense of joy and devotion, there followed the movement of the body to a certain posture – The Peacock’s spread preceded by the sensual tribangi. And caught in a moving sense of tenderness, gratitude and yearning, an irresistible but sweet drive to give and trust, there followed the movement of the body to a certain posture – The offering tortoise’s bow.

In essential repose, 

the tortoise 

stolen by an impelling quiet. . . 

Absolute in a calm, 

ridden happily in offering and an abandon. 

And the peacock of exhilaration, 

In a euphoric spread, unable to be contained. 

Her form in a smile and eyes shut 

In all focus 

Holding close a gift 

In a seemingly elusive moment. 

Year:

2020

Color:

Watercolour on acid-free paper

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