Seven Sculptures, A boy, A poem

Jack and I decided to head to Sassafras today. It’s a long weekend thanks to the Footy Finals, the weather was perfect for outdoor activities, and honestly, we just felt like getting away for a bit.

It had been a while since we visited Sassafras, and this time we stumbled upon the Tanglewood Gallery and Shoppe, showcasing art from local talents.

There, we met Michael, a sculptor whose seven remarkable metal pieces were crafted entirely from scrap and recycled materials. His creativity and skill truly impressed us.

This final piece is particularly special. It’s titled “Silver Tears,” and it tells the story of a sick child, around seven or eight years old. The father, grappling with his own pain, struggles to express his emotions. In response, Michael created this sculpture and wrote a poignant poem to honour their experience.

His words really touched me!

“Silver Tears”

His heart was broken

Ground down by words he couldn’t speak

Pain he couldn’t cry

Love he could no longer give

He retreated into the silence of the night

But silence could not drown out the voice of grief

For grief speaks in darkness

And blisters when exposed to light

And the sun today was cruel

And the world, neither fair nor right

So it was left only to the moon

To weep silver tears into the night

I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge, Becky’s Seven in September and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday

17 Comments Add yours

  1. margaret21 says:

    Interesting sculptures … and words.

    1. Teresa says:

      Yes, very impressed. But not with my memory… don’t even remember his full name so I can’t even look him up!

      1. margaret21 says:

        Share my pain! It happens every day these days!

        1. Teresa says:

          Oh well, senior moments…

        2. Teresa says:

          I wonder why your comment has gone to Spam. Glad I found it.

          1. margaret21 says:

            It was a spammish sort of comment, wasn’t it? 😉

          2. Teresa says:

            Hmmm

  2. eklastic says:

    That little boy sitting in the tree with his book is by far my favourite!

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks so much for the comment. That is one of my faves as well, hence the featured photo.

  3. BeckyB says:

    oh these are wonderful, and I like the poem

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks so much Becky. The poem is amazing.

  4. Natalie says:

    Very nice artworks using scrap and recycled materials. The poem is touching. Thank you for your PPAC contribution.

    1. Teresa says:

      My pleasure Natalie. Went to this place just in time for the challenge.

  5. I love that the sculptures are made from recycled material. Does that make them upcycled?

    These words are beautiful It is almost a poem within a poem
    Pain he couldn’t cry

    Love he could no longer give

    He retreated into the silence of the night

    1. Teresa says:

      I love the poem too. Tugs the heart strings! Thanks for commenting.

  6. restlessjo says:

    Few things worse than a sick child, and I hear that in the poem.

    1. Teresa says:

      Yes, so very true. Feeling as a mother, especially.

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