My hometown in Pennsylvania
When the Violin
“When
The violin
Can forgive the past
It starts singing.
When the violin can stop worrying
About the future
You will become
Such a drunk laughing nuisance
That God
Will then lean down
And stare combing you into
His
Hair.
When the violin can forgive
Every wound caused by
Others
The heart starts singing.” —Hafiz; Translated by Daniel Ladinsky
Peace Convocation; Asheville, N.C. Peace doves released. Photograph taken by Barbara Mattio 10-10-10. Copyright 2010 by Barbara Mattio
Acrylic painting. Jackson Square, French Quarter Painting done and Copyrighted 2009 by Barbara Mattio
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