Monday, April 11, 2011

Birthday Wishes for My Mother

Today (April 10th) is my mother's birthday. My mother is a phenomenal woman who my father fondly referred to as "a woman of substance." I am blessed to have a mother who is one of my dearest friends and as an adult I have grown to appreciate the special bond that I have with her. If you follow my blog or read my articles you will most likely find a reference to her. Today in commemoration of her birthday I decided to post one of my very early art pieces, while it is a simple art piece I love it. I also have posted my favorite mother poem which I wrote last year and gave to her as a gift on Christmas Day (she was very pleased with the framed poetry poster and has hang it up in her bedroom). My mother has been my greatest supporter over the years including when I decided to become an artist (even after she spent years supporting my university education in totally different fields). I truly am blessed and thank God for the wonderful parents he gave me. Happy Birthday Mummy and God Bless You Always!

Angel In Green: Black African Art by Injete Chesoni
(Pastel and Acrylic Art Painting of Black Girl)

Flowers for Mother: A Daughter's Wishes
(Daughter to Mother Poems by Injete Chesoni)
I wish you sunshine on your cloudy days
A burst of yellow to pierce the gray
I wish you spring’s flowers on winter days
A burst of color in the midst of pale
I wish you rain when your fields are dry
A blossoming of life where flowers die
I wish you joy every single day
And smiles to wash your pain away
I wish you wings so that you can fly
With the angels in heaven’s skies
I wish you the fulfillment
of dreams unfulfilled
And the contentment
that fulfillment brings
My dearest mother you see
I wish you all
that you have wished for me
On this and every single day
I wish you flowers
 to brighten up your days.

Sunrise Paintings: Metal Art Skyscapes

I recently got a commission from a friend to create a metal art card with a sunrise painting. Usually I do not paint skyscapes however, given that the request came from a friend I decided to take up the challenge. Little did I know how difficult it can be to re-create a realistic sunrise especially using acrylic paints on metal. This type of scene is more suited to pastels or oil on canvas media. I learnt a lot in the process and came up with three metal art paintings representing a sunrise over the ocean. I hope the special lady likes her gift and appreciates how fortunate she is to have such a loving man in her life. Been the incurable romantic I am the fact it was a romantic gift made up for all the sunrises I had to paint :-)

Bronze Sunrise Painting, Skyscape: SOLD
To Buy Art e-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Handmade Metal Art Card by Injete

Atmospheric Sunrise Painting Skyscape: ($25)
To Buy Art e-mail: minjete@gmail.com
 
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Miniature Metal Art Painting by Injete

Vibrant Sunrise Painting, Skyscape: SOLD
To Buy Art e-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Handmade Metal Art Card by Injete

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Inspirational Death and Memorial Poems

When those close to us lose a loved one we are often at a loss for words to comfort them. I often have a problem finding the right sympathy card and I struggle with condolence messages. Over time I have stopped giving condolence cards to my friends, instead I have given them framed sympathy poem posters which they can place on their desktops or bedside tables. Or I have given them one of my metal art handmade cards. Most of my friends have said how much the sympathy gifts meant to them and how the words in the memorial poems carried them through. I have created a sympathy gift collection consisting of these sympathy cards, posters and canvas prints.

This blog post is dedicated to all of those who are grieving and coping with the death of a loved one. It contains inspirational death poems to uplift the spirit. It is my hope that the bereaved will find some comfort in these words.

Inspirational Sympathy Gifts Irish Blessings Poster by Injete
Fine Art Print (8 x 8 inches): $16.99




Inspirational Condolence Messages
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
~Irish Blessings~
 
Inspirational Memorial Death Poem Poster by Injete
Vintage Art by Jean Bourdichon

Do not stand at my grave and weep 
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)



Inspirational Sympathy Condolence Cards by Injete
Sympathy Greeting Cards (with envelope): $3.99

Until We Meet Again
by Injete Chesoni
Death is a brief separation
A temporary pain
Grieve not my dear
The sun will shine again
Death separates our bodies
But our hearts remain the same
May the memories of our love
soothe away your pain
and carry you over
Until we meet again. 



Inspirational Funeral Poem Poster by Injete
Vintage Art by Jean Bourdichon

Miss Me But Let Me Go
Attributed to Edgar A. Guest
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little–but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me–but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me–But Let me Go.
(Inspirational Sympathy Death Poem by Edgar Guest)



I Am Not Gone Poem Poster (by Injete)

I Am Not Gone
by Injete Chesoni
I am not gone
I remain here beside you
Just in a different form
Look for me in your heart
And there you will find me
in our love which forever lives on

In those moments when you feel alone
Look for me in your thoughts
And there you will find me
in sweet memories that burn strong

Every time a tear
Forms in your beautiful eyes
Look up to the heavens
And there you will see me
Smiling down from God’s glorious skies
 
Sympathy Gift Poem Canvas Print Irish Blessings (by Injete)
Vintage Flower Art and Butterfly Illustrations
Canvas Art Print (8 x 8 inches): $54.95

A Psalm Of Life
by Henry Longfellow
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time;
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing o'er life's solemn main,
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
(Funeral Death Poem by Henry Longfellow) 


Praying Hands: Metal Art Handmade Cards by Injete

Forever Remembered
by Injete Chesoni
Even after life is gone
In our hearts your love lingers on
Even after you have left our sight
In our thoughts
your light shines bright
Even after you are gone
In our memories
you forever live on. 
(Death Memorial Poem by Injete Chesoni)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Short Love Poems

This is a collection of some of my short love poems. They are suitable for Valentines Day messages, wedding poems and anniversary messages.

(Pink Leaf Loveheart Art by Injete Chesoni)


Simple Words
Short Love Poems by Injete
Sometimes the simplest
words are the best
To convey emotions heartfelt
So on this special day
I will use simple words to say
I love you now and every day

Pleasant Surprise
Short Valentines Poems by Injete
You are a pleasant surprise
An unexpected gift of smiles
A pleasure box of untold delights
I pray that you will be mine
Today, tomorrow and for all time


Keeper of My Heart
Wedding Anniversary Poem by Injete
Today we celebrate the joining of our hearts
We were meant for each other right from the start
We were destined to be together and never to part
You are my friend, my lover and the keeper of my heart


Be My Valentine (Heart Valentine)
Valentines Verses by Injete
Will you join your heart with mine
And on this day be my Valentine
Be My Valentine Love Poem Flower Art_Greeting Card card


Be My Valentine (Forever Valentine)
Valentines Verses by Injete
Will you be my Valentine
Today, tomorrow and for all time


Love’s Commitment by Injete
Wedding Invitation Verses and Poems
I can say I love you in so many ways
But none is clearer than committing my days
To the one who is dearest and closest to my heart
On this day I promise you that we will never part


 My Celestial Love (Eternal Valentine)
Valentines Poems by Injete
Sweet lover, heart-warmer
Soul partner divine
You are my eternal Valentine
Sent from the heavens
Way up above
You light up my life
My celestial love


 Love’s Flower
Short Love Poem by Injete
It started with a budding friendship
Between two lonely souls
A cautious relationship
of two former foes
The blossoming of love’s flower
covered in delicate thorns.
We nurtured and tended it
and it soon grew
Into a blossom
of love
sweet and true.
My precious flower
I am so blessed
that I found you.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Valentines Love Verses

This is a collection of some of my favorite Valentines Love Verses most of them come from famous love poems. You can use them in Valentines greeting cards if you are stuck for words.

Red and Gold Loveheart Art 
by Injete Chesoni


Will you be my Valentine
Today, tomorrow and for all time
- Injete Chesoni

A hundred hearts would be too few
To carry all my love for you.
- Author Unknown

So long as I can breathe or I can see
so long lives your love which gives life to me.
- William Shakespeare Love Quotes

In melody divine,
My heart it beats to rapturous love,
I long to call you mine.
- Author Unknown

Doubt thou the stars are fire;
Doubt that the sun doth move;
Doubt truth to be a liar;
But never doubt I love.
- William Shakespeare Love Quotes

My heart to you is given:
Oh, do give yours to me;
We'll lock them up together,
And throw away the key.
-Frederick Saunders

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.
- William Shakespeare Love Quotes

O, my luve's like a red red rose
That's newly sprung in June
O my luve's like a melodie
That's sweetly played in tune
- Robert Burns

I love thee - I love thee,
'Tis all that I can say
It is my vision in the night,
My dreaming in the day.
-Thomas Hood

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that's best of dark and bright,
Meet in the aspect and her eyes.
- Lord Byron

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Oh, innocent victims of Cupid,
Remember this terse little verse;
To let a fool kiss you is stupid,
To let a kiss fool you is worse
- E.Y. Harburg