Observed, understood, Max (I might remove the 2nd 'was'?).
Doug
On 8-Jun-10, at 5:33 PM, Max Richards wrote:
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> The Sculptor’s Daughter
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> His daughter was lovely, like a new
> version of her mother, graceful
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> but almost silent – with so few words
> her best task was sitting for Dad
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> while he lovingly sculpted.
> A speaking likeness? Never,
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> but mute as sculptures are,
> they represent her well:
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> her smile, her noble forehead,
> much pain, something withheld,
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> hinting a lurking hope
> a chance of expression.
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> Max Richards
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Douglas Barbour
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