Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

His Works

Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is our charming host for the Friday Fictioneers in 58 words photoprompt, picture from Brenda Cox.

Picture provided by Brenda Cox

His Works

By Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

The crowds race past the aging artist, no one paying heed to the beautiful paintings being created within the open air shack on the street corner.

A small child, less than six years entered, exclaiming how beautiful the cypress tree painting was. Kano Eitoku gifted it to her. Years later, the painting appraised at over $200,000 American dollars.

35 responses to “His Works”

  1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

    Definitely! 😊

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  2. i b arora Avatar
    i b arora

    the hidden jewels

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  3. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Ami,

    Lovely tale of an unexpected treasure

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Rochelle! 😊

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  4. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Love the story. But, sold! 🙂

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Only you Bill! Whatever makes you happy! 😊

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  5. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    It’s so sad that while he lived he was not noticed. I hope she cherishes the memory and the painting. Lovely!

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Brenda, so happy you liked my story and that you were moved by it. 😊

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  6. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
    Bernadette Braganza

    And that’s the way art should be ‘appreciated’.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Bernadette! 😊

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  7. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    A life-changing encounter. Delightful.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Keith. 😊

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  8. jillyfunnell Avatar
    jillyfunnell

    Lovely story. If she did decide to sell it, I hope it wouldn’t just go behind closed doors, as happens to some “priceless” art.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Jilly!! 😊

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  9. granonine Avatar
    granonine

    . Wonderful story in a capsule. If she does sell it, I hope it goes to a museum where many can enjoy it

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the story. 😊

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  10. Bear Avatar
    Bear

    What an uplifting tale. Reminds me of the “abandoned art project” where artists abandon little works of art for people to find.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Bear! So happy you enjoyed it! 😊

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  11. James McEwan Avatar
    James McEwan

    Is it not amazing how much people will pay for a single image? Well told.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you James! 😊

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  12. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    A beautiful story. I hope she hangs on to it.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Sandra! I’m really glad you liked it! 😊

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  13. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A lovely story Ami

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Sadje! 😁

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  14. Iain Kelly Avatar
    Iain Kelly

    Perhaps he will be happy for her to sell it and use the money wisely. Great story.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Iain! 😊

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  15. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    It’s unfortunate that money sullies the beauty of art in this way. I’m sure she loves it no more than before even with the appraisal.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Well stated! Greed discolors everything from art to love!

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      1. donmatthewspoetry Avatar
        donmatthewspoetry

        Greed rules the world….sadly

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  16. GHLearner Avatar
    GHLearner

    lovely story about a generous man. I, too, hope she doesn’t sell it.

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed it! 😊

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  17. pensitivity101 Avatar
    pensitivity101

    Lovely story

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed it! 😊

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  18. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    I hope she doesn’t sell it

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    1. Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

      Happy the story touched you. 😊

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