Clinging manfully to the hillside – AP427
This lovely tree on the side of a hill was inspired by a painting video by Clive Powell and a poem.
It is an acrylic painting on a canvas panel measuring 15 cm x 21 cm
ONE TREE
Against a clear and deep blue sky,
One tree stretched tall, its branches high,
And stiffly they, of movement none,
Stood true and straight, their course to run.
The wind it whistled strong, and shrilled
Between those branches, stiff and chilled,
But not one twig could it but sway,
And having tried, swept on its way.
Against a clear and deep blue sky,
One tree stretched tall, its branches high,
And with great dignity, it kept its stance,
No wind would ever make it dance.
See more poetry from Ernestine Northover
An Oil painting that may interest you is Tree Near Stanford . You can see magnification of detail in Tree on a Hillside here or you can invest in Tree on a Hillside here
