​Reflections on The Baptism of Christ, by Piero della Francesca, by Terry Sherwood

The Baptism of Christ, by Piero Della Francesca (Italy) 1450

​Reflections on The Baptism of Christ, by Piero della Francesca 

Love stands
half-naked,
hands together;
a tilted bowl
and dove above.
Garlanded in flowers, 
three angels hovering. 
A  golden glow 
on the skyline.
John whispers 
a blessing,
pours peace
over head and body.

Over head and body.
pours peace;
a blessing
whispered by John.
On the skyline,
a golden glow.
Three angels hovering, 
garlanded in flowers
with a dove above 
a tilted bowl.
Hands together,
half-naked, 
love stands.

Terry Sherwood

This poem was first published in Orbis International Literary Journal.

Terry Sherwood lives in John Clare country, Northamptonshire, England. He is a former artist who has had a painting exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show. For health reasons, he turned to writing poetry as his creative outlet. His work has been published in Acumen, Allegro, Orbis and upcoming in The Seventh Quarry.