All Embracing— At the Principle Gallery
I built a shrine in my heart it wasn’t pretty to see
Made out of fool’s gold memory and tears cried
Now I’m headin’ over the rise
I’m searchin’ for one clear moment of love and truth
I still got a little faith
But what I need is some proof tonight
I’m lookin’ for it in your eyes
Ain’t no church bells ringing
Ain’t no flags unfurled
Just me and you and the faith we’re bringing
Into the real world
Into the real world
—Real World, Bruce Springsteen
Quiet time this morning. Just a song and a painting today. The song, this week’s Sunday Morning Selection, is a live 1990 performance from Bruce Springsteen. Just him and his piano. A fine and powerful version of an underrated song.
The image at the top is All Embracing, a large painting– 30″ by 48″–currently at the Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA. Something in it speaks to me of the same redemptive power of love that I sense in the song. The kind of love that elevates us carries us through the real world when we have been feeling pushed around and small.
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Love the light!