The Treasure Box

by Maggie Terlecki

Title

The Treasure Box

Artist

Maggie Terlecki

Medium

Painting - Digital Fine Art Painting

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The Treasure Box by Maggie Terlecki

Several years ago I wrote the following poem and did a recording of me reading it, but have wanted to illustrate it and finally I have. The image has little context to give it meaning if you do not read the poem, so I will add the recording and the words for those who would like to follow along.

The recording is here.. don't know if faa makes it linkable, but otherwise, just copy and paste into a browser:

www.maggieterlecki.com/maggietemp/treasureboxbymaggieterlecki.mp3

and the poem:

The Treasure Box by Maggie Terlecki

A maiden through the garden ran
to hide her broken heart;
she ripped it from her aching chest
the pain so strong
she could not rest
and underneath the rosewood tree
she bent down on one knee.
With trembling hands
she held it close
one last time, did she,
then put it in a treasure box
and threw away the key.
the winds at once began to stir
whilst she read her magic spell
the sky drew dark
and then her tears
like silent diamonds fell.
"My heart within this treasure box,
safe keep for me, shall thee,
until my true love will be found,
you shall not set it free
for only he with true of heart
can find both box and key."
and with these words descended a chill,
embraced her to the bone
it blew through her
and through the box
and turned her into stone.
For many years she knelt there still
beneath the rosewood tree
in her hands the treasure box
awaiting it's destiny.
until one day
per chance arrived
a traveler from afar,
he walked a thousand
miles at least
to find the gate ajar
it was a scene
like in a dream
from many a year gone by
that set him on his journey,
one he just could not deny.
it pulled him here
from far away;
the stars were his guide,
to this very garden
to find his future bride.
And there beneath the rosewood tree,
a beautiful statue on one knee,
and in her hands an offering:
a treasure box, as he had seen
so many times
whilst he was dreaming,
and in the sky
something gleaming;
a bird swooped down
from the rosewood tree
and in his beak a golden key.
He looked upon the statue's face
his heart, it swelled
to see such grace
and by her beauty,
he was taken aback
and with his fingers,
her lips he traced
then in the lock the key he placed.
In dreams he knew just what to do
to break the solemn spell
"Your heart within this treasure box,
safe kept from all, lest me.
I am your true love from afar
I've come to set you free."
the winds at once began to stir
the box it slowly opened
he placed her heart upon her chest
and soon it beat within her breast
and then the stone to flesh did turn.
her eyes, they opened and looked at his
and she saw the love within;
she knew he was her destiny,
for he had found both box and key
and then she looked upon his face
and on his lips a kiss did place.

Now, I know this piece may probably never sell because it has no meaning without the poem, but I wanted to share it with you all! :-) Maggie

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