"Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of Peace"
from In Memoriam A.H.H. ... Alfred "Lord" Tennyson, 1809-1892 ... British Poet Laureate during Queen Victoria's reign.
For more of his Poem
Peace to All.
5" x 7" on colored card stock... pen, ink, Daler Rowney acrylic artists ink, brush
inspired by same drawing by Leonardo Da Vinci as Hand # 10
at Desideratum Art and Jewelry studio
A beautiful quote..... Peace to you and yours and much happiness and good health for Christmas and the New Year.
ReplyDeleteJacky xox
A hand extended in peace, friendship and blessing. What more can we offer or gratefully accept?
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, 1,000 years of Peace... So wish it could be true, that would be the greatest gift of all. I will strive in the new year to remember, and act upon this peace...For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind'. Ralph Waldo Emerson
ReplyDeleteImagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one. John Lennon
ReplyDeleteA thousand years of peace for you, Gwen.
Seriously.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to ya'll.
1,000 years of peace. The perfect sentiment at the perfect time.
ReplyDeleteI love your hands.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be loverly Gwen? ....
ReplyDeleteAt the very least ...I hope you and your family have a peaceful and happy Christmas season .....
Jacky, Louciao, Teri, Cuidado, Steven, Seth, Guillaume, and BV,
ReplyDeleteMy very Best Wishes for each and everyone of you as this year closes. You are Lovely and Generous.. Thank you for being such good friends! I hope you are surrounded by all those that you LOVE.
Dear Gwen ... a thousand years of peace is exactly what this world could use!
ReplyDeleteWishing you & yours ... Peace ... Love & Joy ... Merry Christmas & a very Happy 2013.
Hugs ... Marie
Such grace and gentleness of expression in the hand, Gwen...Wishing you days merry & bright, and all joy in 2013! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteAhhh, if only that were possible. But humans being what we are, I doubt it. Nevertheless, Here is to a Peaceful, fruitful and fanciful New Year, 2013, to YOU and your loved one!
ReplyDeleteMay you have a bountiful, fun and kind 2013, may the sun shine gently and often, the elements inspire and take you on your creative journeys, and give that adorable critter Pirate a few strokes from the dog walker on a sea fringed edge ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie, Tracy, Jeri, and Seafringededge for your beautiful wishes.. I hope they come true for each and everyone of us!!... and I'll be sure to give Pirate a good head-ruffling for you. He's always ready for it.
ReplyDeletePeace xo
Oh my... I like this!
ReplyDeleteSpeaks loud and clear. A wonderful piece.
Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed my visit here. :]
Thank you for visiting April, come again.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAs are you, Sandy!!
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