When you’re blue,
look above:
the moon smiles,
bright with love.
Copyright 2017 Brenda Davis Harsham
Notes: Here’s a ditty for the Super Moon, shining this month. My daughter wanted a poem for art that she loves: a print entitled “Fromage” by Madeline Ellis. I’m hard at work, polishing my finished book, and it’s going well. Sympathies to those near LA affected by the air quality, smoke and evacuations.
Happy Poetry Friday. The roundup is at a Tumblr site called Steps and Stairs this week. You click “Submit” at the top and publish a post.
Have a magical day!
Hello! I came upon your site while trying to find out anything about the artist, Madeline Ellis. This print is the only thing I can find with no information about the artist. I just purchased a similar type art piece (in batik) by her in Santa Cruz, California, over the weekend, in the Salvation Army Thrift Store there. I paid $10 and it’s framed in the same way, except with a red frame, which matches the red and blue in the art. It’s called “Queen Mab” and has the same signature and title in the same locations as this one. Have you ever been able to find out any more information on her? She seems to be very elusive! I love the poem, by the way!
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Hi Kylee, The artwork I have may be batik also. I’m not an expert. My parents-in-law purchased it, probably in CA. They may have bought it at an arts and crafts fair. I’m not sure. I’d love to see a picture of yours.
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Hi Brenda,
Yes, it’s batik, too. 🙂 I did find where she had an exhibit in Encino, California, in 1965. It seems like she was a local California artist. (I live in Ohio.) Here is a link to my Facebook post with a photo of the painting I bought:
It seems like we should be able to find something out about her! Maybe from that gallery, if they’re still in business.
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Your facebook post has all kinds of great information. My daughter loves the cat. I showed her the chairish site where they are selling it for $350, and she said “We don’t need another one. LOL
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Love it
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Thanks!
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The moon and the cat both have the same smile! The love must go both ways!!
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There you go, another poem!
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You pack a powerful message in four lines, Brenda. When life feels overwhelming, looking “up” can feel like a deep breath. Thank you for this.
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Thanks, Lisa. We all have bad moments. Luckily, they pass away.
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I was trying to find a connection between ‘fromage’ (cheese) and the cat – but then I realized that cats love cheese and that’s what the moon is made of, so it all makes sense!
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You’re right. I hadn’t realized what the Fromage meant. How clever you are.
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Love the 😻 Brenda and the words are so apt they just lift me up and transport my soul to a place of peace X
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Thanks, Ian. It’s a good to get some balance after reading the day’s news.
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Absolutely …Take care ….Ian 😊
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A lovely match to the blue cat – from a mother’s heart.
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Thanks, Kat. 🙂
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The glowing moon really captured my interest but just when the smiles were immense, it hid behind a strange looking cloud, Brenda. Your poem is one to change blue days into golden ones.
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It was playing peek-a-boo with you. 🙂 Thanks, Carol.
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I love the simplistic truth in your words! The moon always seems friendly to me and your poem captures it perfectly. And it’s a wonderful match for the art!
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Thanks, Penny. Sometimes the simple things are the most comforting. Have a wonderful weekend!
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We saw some super moon smiles before the rain and snow set in. Looking up always lifts my spirits.
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Me, too. 🙂
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Ah, such Splendidness. 😎😎😎🥀🥀🥀
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Thanks, Dorna. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Super shine from Friend Moon & from me for your Work in Progress soon to be Words in Publication, Brenda!
And batik is one of my favorite mediums. This artful feline & Friend Moon suggest action to me, which isn’t always the case with moon images or for cat portraits.
Double, triple delights here.
Many vibes, prayers wafting to my relatives & dear pals near the Getty-area & other CA fires. So far everyone I know is safe,
but I imagine animals, lost trees & plants & the coping with dirty air.
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Thanks, Jan. Yes, my heart goes out to CA enduring another round of terrible fires.
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Wonderful poem to celebrate the super moon. Love the kitty art too. 🙂
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Thanks, Jama!
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The moon does feel so loving. Don’t know why, but I love it right back. Great poem:)
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Me, too! And thanks!
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It’s easy to have a magical day with such a magical poem and art print! Love it!
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Yay! I hope you spread magic wherever you go, you charmer.
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I love all moon poems and images, Brenda, and yours is delightful. Best wishes on your novel writing, and congrats on the doing!
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Thanks, Linda! I can’t remember the last time I was so excited about a WIP. 🙂
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Now, see, I should have come here last night, but I watched “Psych – the Movie” instead! But I wouldn’t have had to guess this morning about “SUBMIT”. I did it with my fingers crossed, and my eyes…I was still tired.
I love that card. I can see why it is a favorite of your daughter’s. Love “when you’re blue, look above…”
Simply a perfect pairing today. Hope the finishing touches on your book continue to go well!
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You’re right, it would make a great card. I wish I could find out more about the artist. Thanks for your support, Donna. XOXO
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Perfect ditty. 🙂
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Thank you! I’m keeping it simple while I’m working on my new book.
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Sweet, sweet, sweet. I love the image paired with the poem. I concur on the southern CA. disaster. I’m hoping those winds die down soon.
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I hope they get the fires under control soon. So terrible. We have cousins in LA, and they are affected by the smoke but not the fire so far.
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This was the poem I needed today. The moon persists, despite our human problems.
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You’re right! And poetry friday persists, too, giving us all a weekly party.
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What a fabulous print. I love your interpretation, Brenda… I bet your daughter does too. 🙂 Congrats on reaching the polishing phase of your book!
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It is such fun! I should have written a new MG ages ago. I’ve been enjoying my new Ditty Two also. 🙂 So pleased to be part of it.
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Oh I love this print. Your daughter has good taste. And your poem is a perfect match.
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Thanks, Sally. It’s much nicer in person. I’m not very good at photographing art. I either get glare or it’s a trapezoid. 🙂
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i can see why she loves it so much – almost to the finish line for you )
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Yay!
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this is so marvelous, beautiful and wonderful combination of your poem and images…
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Thanks, Mihran!
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Lovely Brenda, your poem and the art, thanks. And thanks for the info on the super moon too-I’all take a peak!
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I saw a great picture of it in the UK, and it reminded me of this photo and my promise to write my daughter a poem. It was an eerie yellow-orange. I hope you get to see it, if it’s not too late. The days are speeding by for me.
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It reminds me of art from the 1950s or 60s, and a picture book I have and like a lot, “May I Bring A Friend,” by Beatrice Schenk De Regniers and illustrated by Beni Montresor.
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That may well be its time period. She was given it by her grandparents. It was probably a California artist, but I haven’t been able to find out anything about her.
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By the way, actress Joan Loring’s real name was Madeline Ellis, and she lived in California before making it big in Hollywood. (Could it be???)
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No idea. Huh. What a fount of information you are today.
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