A Poem a Day

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Ave Gratis Plena

The Madonna casts a dreamy look
of resignation into the middle distance
gently holding the baby Jesus' foot
as he looks up confidently
not to her but to God

Below the dead Jesus
stands despite his wounds

(Pietro of Sienna, 16th C)
Posted by Apple at 5:54 PM
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