Remember the beloved children's tale The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch? She had only a paper bag to wear after a dragon destroyed her castle and belongings. The shallow prince whom she rescued showed his true nature by complaining she didn't look like a princess dressed in that bag. Good riddance to the prince but here are some paper dresses any royal or awesome regular girl would be proud to wear. I came upon these works of art at the Oakridge Mall in Vancouver. Hopefully, they will end up in a local museum or someplace where more people will enjoy them. The lovely regal garments made of paper capture the elements and majesty of the natural world. The Langara College Paper Couture Exhibition by Vancouver design students explains what materials are used to create the clothing: "All of the dresses are made from a variety of recyclable white or brown paper, tissue, tapes, glue, spray paint, adhesives, paper twine, coffee filters, cardboard, string, thum...
I especially like that window to another view, and a door. Smiles. Other possibilities.
ReplyDeleteSome amazing imagery for 'yearning for love withheld'! I also love that window and the door.
ReplyDeleteThis is an extended metaphor that works right through the other view and door. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed that It makes you feel the emptyness of it clearly Great analogy and images
ReplyDeleteI can feel the yearning emptiness of love withheld.
ReplyDeleteYes, the door is there, and perfectly placed in your poem.
ReplyDeleteA thoughtful and reflective poem which really conveys a sense of emptiness - Jae
ReplyDeleteThis tugs at the heart. Beautiful photo of door and window
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