Angel of Life by ilona
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This image is dedicated to Love in all its glory and to whoever feels it... and to whoever needs it...
"When love beckons to you follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him, Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.
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Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.
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But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.
When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, I am in the heart of God."
And think not you can direct the course of love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.
Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips. (Gibran)
Love is all I wish to each and everyone of you.. cause Love will bring you hope, and hope will bring you peace...
thanks for viewing and for all your words!
Ilona
Comments (66)
There is that Ilona's original art as only you can do. It is just breathtaking sweetie. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.. hugzzzzzzzzzz
Stunning work as always...beautiful!
What beautiful words, ilona! And an awesome image!! Have a blessed holiday. biggest hugz Fy :)
Fantastic work!! I love it!!
beautiful moody image and merry christmas
Wonderful angel, fantastic composition, light and mood! Merry Cristmas to you and all best in New Year.
Fantastic and very beautiful realization my friend....!!! Great atmosphere and beautiful postwork....!!!!
Just stunning in every way love
Absolutely beautiful work of art ilona!! Excellent:o) Hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas. Wishing you a GREAT New Year to come:o) Hugs, PJ & Family
beautiful image!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful.
Wow absolutely breathtaking!
So gorgeous! The sky amazes! The amgel is perfection! Thanks BJ
Such a stunning artwork. And those words truly touch the heart,soul, and spirit. Love makes all things possible. This is going into my favs so I keep that angel and those wise words close. Hugs - CC
Excellent atmosphere and lighting. Fantastic composition. Gorgeous character. Lovely face and superb hair. ... And I thought life came undressed. 8-)
Simply Stunning!!!!!!
Oh just to pretty!! Love it Pinky!!! Just perfect words, too!! tonz of hugz
very lovely
oi linda td ok? vc sempre arrasa, sou seu fn 1... bjs
Positively gorgeous!!! I especially love all those beautiful shades of pink....beauty as only you can create it :-) {{{Hugs}}}
WOO!...this is beautiful! A wonder!!!
SPLENDID !!!!!!!
Gorgeous pic Ilona!!!Simply dreamy!!!!
Beautiful!!!
I just finished talking to you on MSN and I now know why my dad likes you so much. You are a star Ilona in every sense of the word. This is marvellous. You're a top rate artist and MUST add you to my favourites. Well done! Simon.
Fantastic image!
wow love her skin textures .
Very beautiful render! You do beautiful work!!!
Lindona.. gostei muito docontraste das duas... dpra ver como vc transforma a mesma muler em duas completamente diferentes.. gostei cara!
Mais uma obra prima sua, quase bucica n fosse esse seu dedo de ouro .Que esse anjo lhe guarde por toda a vida!