Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Three Muses - The Sea

The sea holds her mysteries indeed.  My art is a tribute to the legend of the Mary Celeste, an 1870 brigantine which set sail for Genoa, Italy with a cargo of American alcohol, the captain and crew, as well as the captain's wife and daughter on board.  The ship was later found, midway in its voyage, abandoned and adrift, with no explanation of what happened to those on board.   Perhaps the Mary Celeste inspired the poem (in part) that follows, by Henry Clay Work.   Background photo by George Dimietriv with three blended overlays from Google.
                                              THE SHIP THAT NEVER RETURNED
On a summer's day when the sea was rippled
By a soft and gentle breeze
A ship set sail for a harbor laden
To a port beyond the seas.
There were fond farewells and loving signals
While her form was yet discerned
But they knew not 'twas a solemn parting
For the ship that never returned.

Did she ever return? No she never returned.
And her fate is yet unlearned.
And for years and years fond hearts are waiting
For the ship that never returned.
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Excellent!

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  2. bluegiraffe (Sherry)July 30, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful and evocative piece, Bev!

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  3. peggy gattoJuly 30, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    It is a beauty!

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  4. Lori SaulJuly 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    This beautiful work has such mystery and along with the poem conveys the classic song of the sea. Wonderful rich imagery and words Bev!

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  5. Loveday FunckJuly 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful piece with an intriguing mystery!

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  6. Anjas-ArtefaktotumJuly 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I like the mystery effect of your fabulous composition.

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  7. OzstuffJuly 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    A haunting piece with a real feeling of menace. The wild sea predicts the outcome of the lines in the poem. Wonderful work, Bev.

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  8. Gayle Page-RobakJuly 30, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Amazing, Bev. Loved the story as well. The Bermuda Triangle, perhaps? My cousin, her husband and ship disappeared and never returned...many years ago. A mystery indeed. Hugs, Gayle.

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  9. sirkkisJuly 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Fabulous composition and very interesting story. Great tribute to Mary Celeste.

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  10. JunibearsJuly 31, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    I love your picture Bev. Having always lived next the sea I know how menacing it can be. beautiful work! xx

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  11. TaluulaJuly 31, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    This lovely piece has such mystery, Bev, and together with the story and the poem is absolutely stunning. A standing ovation is on its way from Yorkshire.

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  12. DeannJuly 31, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I have to second what Ann said this is amazing and stunning...excellent work Bev.

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  13. RPLancasterJuly 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Hello Bev,
    Wow, this is a feast for for the eyes and the soul.
    Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  14. FayeJuly 31, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    This is beautiful, Bev. I have never seen such a turbulent sea. A wonderful work.

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  15. ElectraJuly 31, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    This has such a sense of drama and mystery!

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  16. Linda GibbonsAugust 1, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    This is intriguing and really beautiful Bev. Do you know the song by the Kingston Trio (dating myself here)about Charlie on the MTA--it's almost the same, about the "man who never returned."

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  17. BillAugust 1, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    This is so dramatic and wonderful! The poem adds so much meaning.

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  18. Marfi-topiaAugust 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    i'm so afraid of the ocean!
    this beautiful and terrifying.
    great job.

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