“In the desert I saw a creature, naked, bestial, Who, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hands, And ate of it. I said: ‘Is it good, friend?’ ‘It is bitter-bitter,’ he answered. ‘But I like it Because it is bitter, And because it is my heart.'”—Stephen Crane ~ Elizabeth Grilli

May 16, 2012 | Self Portrait | 8 comments

Elizabeth Grilli

8 Comments

  1. Catherine Restivo
    Catherine Restivo on May 20, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    You have absolutely created the creature in the poem! This one truly scares me… (((shivers in fearful delight))) :D

    • Elizabeth Grilli
      Elizabeth Grilli on May 25, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      :D Thank you, Cat!!

  2. Edysia
    Edysia on May 17, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Fantastic, strong image Liz:) I like this creature :)!

    • Elizabeth Grilli
      Elizabeth Grilli on May 17, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      Many thanks, Edyta! I love your own work so very much! <3

  3. Kris Torma
    Kris Torma on May 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Now that’s a title!! Great work, Liz!

    • Elizabeth Grilli
      Elizabeth Grilli on May 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks, Kris…means a lot to me.

  4. Rad
    Rad on May 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Tremendous! You’ve created the creature.

    • Elizabeth Grilli
      Elizabeth Grilli on May 17, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      Thank you, Rad! I certainly tried :D

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