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Holy Mother,
Blue of heaven: guard us against daily torments;
give us sun and bright
weather in our lives.
Holy Mother,
Blue river: Cool our senses.
Holy Mother,
Road-side willow: Give wanderers shade and coolness
after long
pilgrimages and inconveniencess so they can rest at your feet.
Julian Ejsmond,
Litania do Matki Bozej
The curved
figure of the Madonna, dressed in a flowing green gown and textured
cape, resembles the willow. In Polish literature, the willow often
evokes feelings of nostalgia and a longing to return to Poland. |
