"How Far is Heaven?"
The title of this painting is that of one of the first songs I remember hearing. I was a child, sitting in my little red and white up-holstered rocking chair. Beside me, on a table, was an old record player. I was mesmerized, watching the needle gently wave back and forth on the record. A woman was singing a very sad song. It seems that a little girl's Daddy had disappeared and her Mother told her he had gone to Heaven. An older woman sang the story part and, for the chorus, a little girl's voice would break in and ask the question, "How Far is Heaven?". When the song ended, I would get up get up from my little chair, and, standing on tiptoe, place the needle back at the beginning and listen again - and again - and again. That was probably the richest I will ever be.
This original acrylic miniature painting - 2.5 x 3.5 inches - is for that precious memory.
4 comments:
Thanks for stopping by my blog and "signing" my guestbook. Love your blog. You write beautifully and your paintings are so sweet and lovely. Good luck with your etsy shop!
- Theresaj
This is sooo beautiful! I love it! :) *HUGS*
what a touching story. my richest times are spent with my family.
Hello, my name is Jamey. I found your beautiful painting while searching the internet looking for the song "How far is heaven" My Daddy passed away two weeks ago and I had someone from my church sing this special song at his funeral. I was his little girl and I miss him so much. He died of a massive heart attack. My Momma passed away when I was 23 in 2003. This song touches me in a way that I can't describe and seeing your wonderful painting brings tears to my eyes. Your painting touches my heart more than words can describe.
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