Just Because

 


This was inspired by the Sumi-e Japanese ink painting style of a fisherman in the mist. But then I got thinking about the fisherman himself. Who was he? What was going on in his mind? And these words flowed out ...


 Just because you don’t know him

Doesn’t mean he has no name ...

Just because he is contented 

Why can’t his heart be aflame! 

Just because he’s  alone now

Doesn’t mean he’s lonely ...

That’s because he’s in love

With her, his one and only!



Spell check knows not what the heart feels - it flagged the phrase 'he is contented' as an error, suggesting I use 'he is content' instead.


Little does it know the difference between being “content” and “contented” ... “content” means that you are completely happy with your current situation. It means that you do not want anything to change and that you feel satisfied. “contented” implies that a specific thing has led to happiness, but that thing could easily go at any second and remove the feeling.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Kieran,
Absolutely gorgeous, loved your beautiful poem.
Admire you tremendously , wish we had lived closer to one another. We would have need good friends. Só much to learn from you, God bless you.
❤️🙏
March 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Kieran said…
Your sentiments mean so much, my dear friend. I am so glad we got to know each other and spend a day together at Nestor’s Farm. I will not forget that magical experience. God bless
March 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Anonymous said…
👍Wow you have a calling to Art and Poetry !
March 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful 👏👏👏..the artwork and the poem😍👏👏😍
March 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Many schools of art in harmony Kieran. Beautiful.....
March 29, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Anonymous said…
I enjoy reading your explanation’s. I met a Jewish lady Zohar in the Church of the miracles of the loaves and Fishes . She lives in a town close to Nazareth . She took us to the home of St Ann when she heard Santan’s name was St.Ann and we have become friends . Her profession was to help to bring light to children and people. She sends me a picture every day on the everyday wonders of Creation . Your explanations like her pictures brings Light in your Artwork!
March 29, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Precious! The drawing and words evoke so many feelings.
March 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Great brush work Kieran. Like the way your style evolves.
March 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow!!!!! Thats superb, the painting and the words.....
March 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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