May 20, 2015

Lunar Moth

I could not have created this picture, if, several years ago, my friend and co-worker, Jena, hadn't asked me to come outside to see what was clinging to the library's window. I don't believe I had ever seen a moth of such size before, or since.

Sadly, Jena passed away yesterday. I thank her for her generosity over the years, and, I wish her spirit peace.

Originally created as part of the Spark 21 challenge in February 2014.

The section of the play, "The Boy With a Cart," by Christopher Fry, from which the quote comes, continues

Who shall question then
Why we lean our bicycle against a hedge
And go into the house of God?
Who shall question
That coming out from our doorways
We have discerned a little, we have known
More than the gossip that comes to us over our gates.

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7 comments:

  1. Andrea MurphyMay 21, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    What a lovely tribute, Diane. I'm sorry you lost your friend.

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  2. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 21, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful, Diane. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.

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  3. KeriMay 21, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    What a special memory to capture. My condolences!

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  4. Margaret SimonMay 21, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I love this image and the thought with it. So sorry for your loss.

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  5. Diane MayrMay 21, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts.

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  6. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTalesSeptember 11, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, Diane, that is a lovely tribute. I am sorry for your loss as well. I know it was a while ago, but some people we will always miss. Moths must understand of loss, transformation and renewal. A great choice for an illustration.

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