Empty Garden is a photograph by Marie Gale which was uploaded on May 26th, 2013.
Empty Garden
Listening to Elton John's tribute to John Lennon made me go and revisit my images of my latest trip to Strawberry Fields....a visit filled with mixed... more
by Marie Gale
Title
Empty Garden
Artist
Marie Gale
Medium
Photograph
Description
Listening to Elton John's tribute to John Lennon made me go and revisit my images of my latest trip to Strawberry Fields....a visit filled with mixed emotions....lots of love...and sadness...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLbooKX6jzs&feature=player_detailpage
What happened here
As the New York sunset disappeared
I found an empty garden among the flagstones there
Who lived here
He must have been a gardener that cared a lot
Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop
And now it all looks strange
It's funny how one insect can damage so much grain
And what's it for
This little empty garden by the brownstone door
And in the cracks along the sidewalk nothing grows no more
Who lived here
He must have been a gardener that cared a lot
Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop
And we are so amazed we're crippled and we're dazed
A gardener like that one no one can replace
And I've been knocking but no one answers
And I've been knocking most all the day
Oh and I've been calling oh hey hey Johnny
Can't you come out to play
And through their tears
Some say he farmed his best in younger years
But he'd have said that roots grow stronger if only he could hear
Who lived there
He must have been a gardener that cared a lot
Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop
Now we pray for rain, and with every drop that falls
We hear, we hear your name
Johnny can't you come out to play in your empty garden
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Music by Elton John
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May 26th, 2013
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Comments (20)
John Rivera
Its a beautiful place to see. Been there many times and many times to come. I have taken many shots of Strawberry Fields and have many memories. Thanks for posting this great image Marie. vf tw g+
Marie Gale replied:
...being there always puts me in a surreal kind of mood that is a little overwhelming!....but also deeply emotive...so glad you approve John! Thank you!! Have a great Sunday!!
Paul Lovering
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww Marie I love love love this emotional tribute to John , never been to Strawberry Fields NYC , I have seen this staggering memorial many times over the years in photo form ,but one day in the near future we must visit , stand with my ipod plugged in , listening too IMAGINE and release decades of sadness and not knowing to a crime that still numbs me at this wondrous chosen spot ! , I can feel the atmosphere and powerful connection the mass of fans and You have while visiting , Lennon's Mantra " And the world will live as one " is a tall order , but I am a dreamer , but not the only one ..... Sensational & Inspired my dear friend xoxox
Marie Gale replied:
Gosh! Paul....you must visit there some day....there is something so "disturbing" about standing in front of "The Dakota"...imagining the terrible scene...but crossing over to "Strawberry Fields" bring an amazing sensation of friendship and love that makes the whole tragedy somewhat less painful....I can feel your connection to this...just knew you would understand...Thank you for liking my "Empty Garden"...gotta love that emotional song!!! Have a wonderful weekend my dear!! xxx
Joe Schofield
Great composition and creativity, Marie! F v
Marie Gale replied:
Hey! Joe.....so glad you stopped by and many thanks for this great feedback...fellow artists appreciation is just the best support!! Thank you!
Sweet Moments Photography
Beautiful Art :)
Marie Gale replied:
Many thanks dear Marilyn....each visits are so highly appreciated my dear!!! ;-)))
Alessandro Della Pietra
My F/V, nice!
Marie Gale replied:
Hi! Alessandro....so glad you can feel the power in this....thank you my friend!!
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations you amazing image has been FEATURED in MOUSE!! Thanks for you great participation in MOUSE and today is my Pin day... If you would like to join my community groups please email me. You can check me out at:http://pinterest.com/saintjeanarts/ Cheers, Barbara F/V/P
Marie Gale replied:
You are always so kind and supportive Barbara......this is so inspiring.....thank you for being there! and for this great feature in your wonderful group!
Linda Lees
Marie, such a touching tribute, to the great John Lennon. Beautiful work. v
Marie Gale replied:
I'm so glad you like this tribute Linda.....thank you for your always great support!!!!
Susan Capuano
Wonderfully emotional tribute to one the greats of our times! v/f
Marie Gale replied:
John was one of the best....touched so many lives....so glad you approve Susan...thank you!
Katerina Apostolakou
An absolutely amazing work!!!! I loove it my dear Marie!!!
Marie Gale replied:
Hi! Katerina....always so nice to see you...I hope you know how much your wonderful support means to me.....so glad you like my tribute....have a wonderful day my dear friend!
Angela Davies
Wonderful image and work! Lennon was so far ahead of his time in his philosophy! FV
Marie Gale replied:
So true Angie......it's an absolute tragedy that his life was taken so young........Thank you for your always fabulous support!!!
Trish Mistric
Great image Marie!
Marie Gale replied:
Thank you so much Trish....you are always sooo supportive! much appreciated my friend!
Jolanta Anna Karolska
Wonderful tribute to John Lennon...very emotive and full of sadness...but we still have the music and the feelings engraved in our hearts.... beautifully done my friend! f/v
Marie Gale replied:
You are so right!!...I was so excited to be there...but at the same time...immense sadness won me over...."The Dakota" was the hardest part....to view the gate....the sidewalk....and to imagine the scene that took place 32 years ago was just heartbreaking......Thank you Jolanta....so glad you approve! Nice to see you my friend....the support of my fellow artists is sooo precious!!!! ;-))) Oh!.....love your new avatar!!!!!!
Michel Verhoef
wow...really super work Marie !!!...such cool handwriting...and the blur of the people...and of course the great tribute !! Defenitely need to eat another strawberry...they are really sweet today !
Marie Gale replied:
Really value your input Michel....and highly appreciate each visit!! Thank you....and enjoy your strawberries!!!!! ;-)
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