Bronze sculptures in Singapore, photo by Marie-Claire Holmes.
"I caught the happy virus last night
When I was out singing beneath the stars.
It is remarkably contagious -
so kiss me." - Hafiz, Persia, 14th-century
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great quote! I'm writing that one down!
Posted by: Madeline | 25 April 2008 at 18:31
What a great photo, and wonderful poem to go with it!
Posted by: Erika | 21 April 2008 at 04:04
Delightful. The spirit of children just FLIES out of these figures. Love it.
Posted by: annieelf | 20 April 2008 at 16:45
I love this--the poem and the photo.
Posted by: January | 20 April 2008 at 15:32
Hi Tara,
what a great sculpture!
and..yes wish the whole world caught a BIG virus of happiness...!
:-) wish you well in London.
ps: am catching up on your last posts. Loved your flights stories..you speak Arabic, as well..wouah..am impressed!!
also a BIG compliment on your post about patriotism.
Posted by: My Castle in Spain | 20 April 2008 at 11:50
aww those are so clever, look at the expression on their faces! So lifelike!
Posted by: Amy | 20 April 2008 at 08:47
I love the sculpture as well as the poem. So sweet, both.
Posted by: Rosemary | 20 April 2008 at 06:40
Very nice, Ms Bradford. You know that I couldn't resist "lifting" the poem and putting it in the HappyUP!!! blog.
...due credit given, of course.
Posted by: Nutster | 20 April 2008 at 06:36
Oh I love this installation. Yesterday I was walking with hubbi at Laguna Beach and noticed all these statues big and small that were tugged in the least expected places. I am at this little beach city a lot, which also harbors a thriving artist community and just love finding new works of art here and there.
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | 20 April 2008 at 05:43
Tara
Your photo (Marie's) is wonderful! Such joy expressed there.
And Hafiz, methinks I'm in love ~!❤❤❤❤
♫♫♪♫♫♪♫♫
Those Hafiz poems are like fine wine...music to my ears.
I hope London is treating you right my friend~! I'll cheers you a pint when I am out tonight.
xoxo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian | 19 April 2008 at 22:52
Sometimes when you freeze the reality of the moment, you still its emotion in time.
And then like a photograph it reminds of the moment, always.
How wonderful this is.
Posted by: Anil | 19 April 2008 at 18:48
Sometimes when you freeze the reality of the moment, you still its emotion in time.
And then like a photograph it reminds of the moment, always.
How wonderful this is.
Posted by: Anil | 19 April 2008 at 18:40
Very cool sculpture! It makes me happy just looking at it.
Posted by: deirdre | 19 April 2008 at 16:22
How wonderful!
Posted by: materfamilias | 19 April 2008 at 16:02
I LOVE this! How fun! The toes are perfect!
Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Becky | 19 April 2008 at 15:19
I love this scupture! The expression of fun and freedom is caught beautifully. AND this is the best time to be kissed....when one is feeling a sense of childish joy!
Posted by: awareness | 19 April 2008 at 14:46