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April 03rd, 2013

4/3/2013

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Head of a Woman by Leonardo da Vinci
The Mary in Every Woman

As all women do,
She had a knowing.
Not of everything,

But certainly of those things
Important to, but not spoken of,
By her husband and children.

She knew of loves and desires.
And of
That which was feared
And of
That which was needed. 

She did not speak of her knowing.
At times she could not even
Bring it to mind.
There was no need to do so,
Because she always knew. 

                  Head of a Woman by Leonardo da Vinci
                                                                                                 Earlene Grey
                                                                                                 Susan Patterson



This poem,  found in Heart to Heart ~ Considered Sentiments for Teatime, is about women, especially mothers.  Women often know things that they do not realize.  Over the millennia, women have developed their sixth sense to help them manage their place and responsibilities in the world.  The name Mary in the title is, as you might have guessed, a reference to Mary, the mother of Jesus.  It was said that she tucked many things away in her heart, things that she often didn't understand.  She was like the rest of us, it might seem. 

And now the audio...


Just a Little Something Else...

Many of you have asked about the recording of my writings.  Well, we have a little studio on our property.  We record there.  We use a professional microphone that picks up sound well and we use GarageBand on our MacBook.   That's it.  My husband took some lessons and studied on his own.  He knows much more about the process than I do.  Before the studio was built, we tried recording in our home.  But first we would have to turn off the refrigerator and the lights and the clocks and whatever else might tick or bong or buzz.  But then the kitties would bang on the door, or the phone would ring, or some other such nonsense.  It just didn't work that well.  So we built a little recording studio that is nicely sound proofed.  And, we can serve tea there! 

If you are interested in recording your own works, there are usually options.  Recording studios are available in most towns and cities.  The prices usually start about $50 per hour with technician and equipment.  If you would like me to record your material, email me at [email protected] and we will discuss the possibility.  If you want to know about the technical process we specifically use,  email my husband at [email protected]. 

But Wait, there's more....

Remember, you can get any of the three books on the Earlene Grey web site for less than on-line listed retail prices, plus there are no shipping charges.  Might you want to get your mother a book to amuse and inspire her?  Might you want a book for yourself or a friend?  Discover what is available at www.EarleneGrey.com.  Shop now for Mother's Day! 
 À bientôt!

4 Comments
Bonnie
4/3/2013 12:18:34 pm

I like the Mary poem very much..enigmatic,nuanced yet clear and concise. Thanks

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Bonnie
4/4/2013 01:37:32 am

Thanks for your thoughts. I always try to be concise in my writings. I do not enjoy rambling around with words confusing the reader and myself. Clarity is vital in my poetry.

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Edmund Preston link
4/3/2013 10:59:52 pm

Just brilliant, I have to confess that I have this book and haven't read it for a while, but I am delighted to re-discover it on here.

As with so many of Susan's poems it condenses it's story into a small space and the impact is conveyed to even greater effect. This has grace and simplicity and yet has an important message for all of us.
Thank you Susan.

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Edmund
4/4/2013 01:42:01 am

Your words are very kind. And, yes, as you know my preference is for short and sharp poetry. I don't always get there, but it is a goal most of the time.

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