The Hand That Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun
by Rand Burns
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Title
The Hand That Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun
Artist
Rand Burns
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
In the distance, a large red oak shares it protective quality for both man and animal. It reminds us to: "Scatter seeds of kindness as you pass along the way for the pleasures of the many may often be traced to one, as the hand that plants the acorn shelters armies from the sun." Helen Wheeler Wilcox
Full poem by Helen Wheeler Wilcox. I have know this work of hers since childhood and always wanted to paint an image honoring it.
“Wishing
Do you wish the world were better?
Let me tell you what to do.
Set a watch upon your actions,
Keep them always straight and true.
Rid your mind of selfish motives,
Let your thoughts be clean and high.
You can make a little Eden
Of the sphere you occupy.
Do you wish the world were wiser?
Well, suppose you make a start,
By accumulating wisdom
In the scrapbook of your heart;
Do not waste one page on folly;
Live to learn, and learn to live
If you want to give men knowledge
You must get, ere you give.
Do you wish the world were happy?
Then remember day by day
Just to scatter seeds of kindness
As you pass along the way,
For the pleasures of the many
May be ofttimes traced to one,
As the hand that plants an acorn
Shelters armies from the sun."
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Comments (41)
Susan Brown Slizys art signature name
Unforgettable painting with wise wisdom description. Love acorns and now every time I see one I will think of this painting .Kindness in the form of seeds to plant and nurture. Great work for a Sunday . VFL
Rand Burns replied:
Glad you so enjoyed this work with its message Susan. Enjoy your Sunday. I appreciate your kindness and support always.
Guido Strambio
Marvelous painting and natural scenery Randy, and great concept! l/f/Tw
Rand Burns replied:
Guido, thank you so much for your comment and always for your support. I appreciate the F/L/TW also.
Ellanita Arlee
This painting is such a gift...heart opens all doors and windows to let this image flow in and be inspired also be the beautiful poem...love this Randy
Rand Burns replied:
Good seeing you on FAA Ellanita. Thank you for your comment on this work. I always appreciate your kind support.
Cindy Treger
OMG, Randy, Helen's poem is wonderful and you did an outstanding job honoring it. Beautiful work of art. f/l
Rand Burns replied:
Cindy, thank you for your comment on Helen's poem and the work here. I appreciate the F/L also.
Robert Nacke
A beautiful painting with such a great scene of this tree with the hands that represents the beautiful sowing of life as this is a true masterpiece! Will share for sure!
Rand Burns replied:
Robert, thank you for your kind comment on 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun'. I appreciate it and also the share of the work.
Sandy Gabriel
Beautiful hand image again from you! Very heart warming creation. Composition is nice too. l/f
Rand Burns replied:
Sandy, thank you for your comment on the composition in 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn'. I appreciate also the F/L.
Darin Williams
Fantastic work, Randy! Love the color of your oak tree and the helping hands! l/f/t
Rand Burns replied:
Darin, thank you very much for your comment on 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn'. I appreciate it and also the F/L/TW on the work.
Chance Kafka
this is a very touching work Randy that really has a wonderful message to it, with stunning surroundings. The poem by Helen was very nice to read and this beautiful painting compliments it so well. You have some real talent my friend. L/f/tweet
Rand Burns replied:
Chance, I am honored and appreciative of your comment about my work. Thank you also for reading the poem that relates to this work. The F/L/TWEET is appreciated as well.
Guido Strambio
Magnificent image, artistic touch and meaning Randy! l/f/Tw
Rand Burns replied:
Guido, I am happy you enjoyed the meaning in 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn' and appreciate your comment plus the F/L/TW.
Tsc Channa
Randy this is definitely a winner . The beautiful poem was so intense and touching . Brother you have definitely done a brilliant job painting this work from such a wonderful inspiration . God bless you my Dear Friend . L/F .
Rand Burns replied:
Tsc, thank you for your comment on 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn'. I am glad you found the work touching and shared your thoughts about the image and poem. Have a good weekend my friend. God bless and keep you. I appreciate the F/L on this painting also.
Kim Tran
Aww... What a beautiful poem and splendid work to honour it Randy, wonderful concept! l/f
Rand Burns replied:
Kim, thank you for your comment on this artwork honoring the poem 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn'. I appreciate it and also the F/L.
Guido Strambio
Simply marvelous Randy, revisited to share it! l/f/Tw
Rand Burns replied:
Guido, thank you for the revisit and share on 'The HandsThat Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun'. I appreciate it and also the F/L/TW.
Jeff Iverson
Marvelous work!
Rand Burns replied:
Jeff, thank you very much for your comment on 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun'. I appreciate your support.
Guido Strambio
Fabulous view, perspective and concept Randy! l/f/Tw
Rand Burns replied:
Guido, thank you very much for your comment on the perspective and concept on 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun' and for the F/L/TW.
Gloria Ssali
beautiful almost like a bygone age when ideals of life were followed this is so gorgeous Randy like poetry it appeals to everything that is good great piece!! fl
Rand Burns replied:
Gloria, thank you for your beautiful comment on 'The Hand That Plants The Acorn Shelters Armies From The Sun'. I always appreciate your comments and the F/L here.
Nancy Griswold
Randy, this is a beautiful painting and so perfect with this poem, a lovely sentiment and grounding to read and gaze upon the warm light that is projecting outward from this work. Just love it in so many ways, especailly the tree branch that looks like an arm reaching out. LOVE F/L
Rand Burns replied:
Nancy, thank you for reading the poem and for visiting this fall time hands to heaven series work. I am glad you noticed the tree branch hand part. I never realized it until you pointed it out. Thank you for the F/L.
Marian Bell
Marvelously uplifting poem, Randy! Have never heard of it before. Need some positivity in the world and this spreading seeds of kindness sounds like a perfect way of doing that! Lovely painting expressing this message, my friend! L/F
Rand Burns replied:
So glad to acquaint you with this beautiful poem Marian and glad to associate this picture with it for your. I appreciate your comment and the F/L so much.
Guido Strambio
Marvelous painting and so lovely message Randy! l/f
Rand Burns replied:
Guido, I am glad you enjoyed the message in this painting and the little story along side it. Thank you my friend for your comment and for the l/f.
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