I hadnt seen Vincent in more than a year and I missed him. He'd always manifested when I needed guidance and wisdom. I've been afraid I would never see him again, that hed never again materialize when life was at its lowest ebb. I'd come to depend on Vincent. He's always known when I needed a hand to pull me back from the edge. Hes been there when I needed someone who could understand the torment in my soul. And being who he is, he did, without my ever having to explain. There's never been anyone else who could. Then one day last week I reached into the mailbox, expecting to find the usual junk and there was an envelope addressed in his distinctive hand. Although I wished he'd come in person, I smiled and immediately opened it. But it wasn't a letter, it was a card, with a beautiful tree standing in a winter snowfall. It bore all the hallmarks of his amazing work, and I couldn't wait to read what was inside. 'Ma cher, I apologize for my long absence. I have been lost in the mists of time, unable to cross the great barrier to see you.' I felt tears prickle; I couldn't help it. Ive been missing him so deeply. 'I meant to send this at Christmastime, but misplaced it and have only now found it. So here it is. I hope you have been remembering our conversations, and using your head as well as your heart to navigate everything - good and bad - life sends your way.' By now I was weeping, wishing he was standing in the kitchen with me, but grateful to have some word from him, as well as the small beautiful painting he'd made just for me. 'I close with wishes for your happiness, and until the time we can again share the same space, remember your gifts, use them well, and never give up, for it is a crime not to use the talent with which you have been blessed. I do not know when we may meet again, but believe I think of you often and wish I could be there when you need a friend. Vincent'
RC DeWinter, Fairfield, CT Member Since December 2008 Artist StatementHello and welcome to my portfolio on Imagekind. Here's a bit about me:
RC deWinter is a Connecticut writer/digital artist whose artwork has been published in many print and online journals, including, among others, The American Muse, Fine Art Photography, Poetry Nook, 2River View, Pink Panther, Official Feature Online Entertainment Magazine, Garden Tripod and also used as set décor on ABC-TV’s “Desperate Housewives." In 2013 Ms. deWinter she was one of six finalists for a Shorty Award, the national social media awards, in art. Ms. deWinter is honored to be the first digital artist invited to exhibit at the Arts of Tolland Gallery in Connecticut. Her 4-week solo exhibition was an unqualified success. Her poetry publication credits include The New York Times, Uno: A Poetry Anthology, 2River View, Another Sun, Pink Panther Magazine, Pilcrow & Dagger, Plum Ruby Review, Poetry Life and Times and numerous other print/online publications. If you enjoy my work, please spread the word, and thank you for stopping by.
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