Thursday, December 19, 2024

Only Six Days Until Christmas! Open Thread


 As I'm sure you all know, it's a painting by Grandma Moses.
Winter Work

Something to contemplate.
She remembered well.
It's the kind of work where it's easy to say,
I've seen that!
But have I seen that?
I would love to see the originals of her work in person.


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