The Land of Counterpane
by Allison Constantino
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Title
The Land of Counterpane
Artist
Allison Constantino
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Sustainable Wood
Description
My mom, forever an educator, (teacher and supervisor) purchased the complete set of "Childcraft" books for me and my sister when we were kids. The book, full of colorfully illustrated poems and great ideas completely mesmerized me!
I remember, as a kid, when I was sick and couldn't go to school, I would get one of the Childcraft volumes down from the shelf and read through the poems and study the beautiful illustrations. They would fill my imagination with images of far-away places and of great things kids, just like me, did in these exotic locations.
One of my favorite poems I would read over-and-over again was "The Land of Counterpane," by Robert Louis Stevenson.
I was so intrigued, because here was a kid, just like me, home sick in bed and he had turned his entire bed into towns and cities full of interesting things!
So, this is a tribute to my childhood and my mom for buying the books for us that continue to this day to inspire me!
The Land of Counterpane
By Robert Louis Stevenson
When I was sick and lay a-bed,
I had two pillows at my head,
And all my toys beside me lay,
To keep my happy all the day.
And sometimes for an hour or so,
I watched my leaden soldiers go,
With different uniforms and drills,
Among the bedclothes, through the hills.
And sometimes sent my ships in fleets
All up and down among the sheets;
Or brought my trees and houses out,
And planted cities all about.
I was the giant great and still
That sits upon the pillow-hill,
And sees before him, dale and plain,
The pleasant land of counterpane.
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Comments (9)
Robyn King
Revisiting this wonderful tribute so heartwarmingâ„
Allison Constantino replied:
So, I would read the book and imagine the imaginary armies climbing around the blankets. A really great visual for a kid!
Robyn King
So wonderful Allison!!
Allison Constantino replied:
I'm so glad you liked this image, Robyn as it's close to my heart - and links me to my mom!
Stephen Thomas
Sweet and well done picture!
Allison Constantino replied:
You are too kind, Stephen! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
AnnaJo Vahle
Love this tribute to your mother and Robert Louis Stevenson, Allison. Absolutely charming. f
Allison Constantino replied:
You are SO kind, AnnaJo! Yes, my mom was definitely an inspiration - even to this day! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to comment!
Allison Constantino
Thank you both for your amazing comments! I love this story and hope it will inspire some other child to be create and use their imagaination!
Michel Verhoef
What a touching tribute !!! Lovely story and result !!
Allison Constantino replied:
Thank you SO very much, Michel! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Rjf at beautifullart RJ Friedenthal
WONDERFUL CREATIVE WORK!!! love & support RjFxx. Adding my Like now
Allison Constantino replied:
YOU are TOOO kind! Thank you SO much for your "like" and your wonderful comment! I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!