Art by Chip Ghigna
Family Tree
My roots are deep within you,
Growing as you grow.
My shade provides the shelter
For the new seeds that you sow.
No matter what the season,
I stand here still the same.
Come winter, spring, or summer,
My branches bear your name.
©Charles Ghigna
This is lovely, and the painting too. Is Chip your son?
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love the light coming through the branches. Same questions as Linda... your son?
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda and Doraine!
ReplyDeleteYes, Chip is my son.
He's an art studio major at Auburn University.
Here's a link to some of his other pieces
CHIP GHIGNA - ART SHOW
Love it...so true and the art is wonderful! Like Father, Like Son
ReplyDeleteBold and striking! Love it. Poem too. (of course!)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patricia and Joyce.
ReplyDeleteI'll pass along your comments to Chip.
Another comment! I loved your son Chip's art, especially the different approaches to trees. Just gorgeous and very alive! And, again, I love the poem, have put it into my notebook! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Linda, for hosting Poetry Friday. I'm looking forward to following your family photo album of poems!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely "parent" poem, and how wonderful to have your son illustrate it. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat art, terrific poem. What a team! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThoughtful, and very nicely paired with your son's painting.
ReplyDeleteDid you write it after seeing the painting?
What a lovely poem, Charles!! And Chip's painting is really good. :) When I read your poem, I was reminded of a favorite quote of mine about family: "The family-that dear octopus from whese tentacles we never quite escape nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to."
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art to go with a wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy peeking in on your posts and blogs
and admire all you do to help keep children
reading, writing, and imaging!