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Christine R. Spirit In Art's avatar

Chagall in prose…tethered by a string of love….perfect…

jill badonsky's avatar

Thanks so much, Christine!

Joshua Robinson's avatar

I really enjoyed reading this! You perfectly captured that wonderful space where love holds on just the right amount, keeping you safe but not restricted. I felt the joy in these words. ❤️

jill badonsky's avatar

I like that description Joshua. Thank you for reading.

Sue Cauhape's avatar

This essay was a Marc Chagall painting in prose. Bravo!

jill badonsky's avatar

Thank you, Sue!

Kenton Jung's avatar

You are such a delight with your bright joyful colors and shapes and pleasureable words and comments that inspire shivers of laughter and lightness. What a lucky delightful couple to have. And play with each other and thanks for spreading the good feelings and love.

jill badonsky's avatar

i appreciate that

Julie Potiker's avatar

This is phenomenal! I love the detailed character development and story you infused into Chagall’s whimsical painting. I adore this so much. Bravo! I’ve only tried this genre once, and I kept it to more of a traditional poem with stanzas. Writing a short story gives you so much more freedom!

jill badonsky's avatar

Thanks Julie. I didn’t know this was a genre. It’s a true story. 😉

Nancy L. Hoffmann's avatar

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kim Selby's avatar

I really don't have any words to describe my feelings as I read this. You are so talented, whimsical, insightful, joyful and more. I love absorbing your wise words. Thank you.

jill badonsky's avatar

Those are some darn good words, Kim. And they mean a lot, thank you.

Sue Robin's avatar

Next time wave to your sisters up there!

Sandra Miller's avatar

what a delightful little fable this is

the idea of sautéing onions while hovering seemed a good way to cure crying - it's intriguing to think so, I'll give it a try

p.s. one of my favorite movies with Olivia Coleman is the 2014 short film The Karman Line. She floats! I highly recommend it.

jill badonsky's avatar

I shall catch that. I love Olivia Coleman.

JUDY REEVES's avatar

Charming.

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Thanks, Judy.

Karin Lynn Cumming's avatar

Darling post❤️

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Thank you, Karin

jch's avatar

Brilliant Ekphrasis, Ms Jill!!!

MsMacPDX's avatar

Wow! 🥰

Patty Forst's avatar

Lovely ❤️

Tanya Levy's avatar

Adored this 💖

Laurie Andrews's avatar

Loved this so much, could it be a movie? 🎥 🤍

jill badonsky's avatar

nice thought!