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Oct 2 - Freebie - Merci

cherryyllaann

By cherryyllaann

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This layout has taken on a bit of a more serious tone than I originally intended. At first, I was thinking Samurai - seeing Dylan with the swords, but then I thought of the boy opposing him and I thought of merci and peace and nearly closed out of Photoshop. I hated that Dylan had the swords (styrofoam and belonged to the boy not Dylan)in his hands with is eyes fixed on the boy; then I queried Peace and Merci and came across this poem by Robert Frost that seemed to be surprisingly fitting. It is a longer poem, I just included the first paragraph. Then I felt it needed more peace and added the words from The Beatles, Give Peace A Chance. I am still not entirely comfortable with it but thought it may be fitting for the world we live in.

 

Lyrics - Give Peace A Chance - The Beatles

Poem - THE TRIAL BY EXISTENCE, Robert Frost

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Sara Arell

I absolutely love how you've blended the words to the Beatles song into the background of this wonderful layout, Cheryl Ann! Dylan does look focused with his swords - but I think any boy that age would love to be in that position with stryrofoam swords! I can see my boys doing that now! Love the Robert Frost poem you used - perfect for this layout. Amazing background - love what you've done mottling the colors in it! Fabulous layout!

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ScrapGram

ooh- the red splotches really make you think of blood! Great idea to blend the words to the Beatles song. Poem is great. Boys will be boys!

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jhbren

Your background is so explosive, and reflective of the anticipated action. And your lyrics and poem provide such a counterpoint. The whole layout is wonderful!

 

I have no brothers, and no sons, but one grandson and I've watched little boys play. If you don't allow them toy weapons, they'll make guns and swords of sticks; if sticks are few, fingers will do. I don't know why, but they just seem to be wired that way!

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MariJ

Wow, Cheryll Ann - what a thoughtful page. I enjoyed reading your notes and dilemna - me too, just not comfortable with sword and gun play, but I've seen a little one pick up a french fry to use as a sword when a toy one wasn't around... :0 I see your struggle in your page, but truly appreciate the poem you found and words you chose - showing how torn this issue is. I love how you used the bright "blood" red along with the hopeful sky/cloud/brightness. Your journaling is brilliant and adds a deep dimension to the layout. Wonderful work.

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Cabin Fever

Very much expresses how you feel - And I love your choice to include "Give Peace A Chance". Very thoughtful page. I like the kit items you chose to put it all together.

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