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| "The Apple of My Eye" © Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio |
Free association is a great way to think of titles for posts. I usually let the image dictate the title and then write my post from there. This week is no exception.
"The apple of my eye" seems like an obvious choice for this one-which led me to look up where that phrase came from, since I'm sure we've all used it many times in our lives. Here's what the Phrase Finder said:
Meaning
Originally meaning the central aperture of the eye. Figuratively it is something, or more usually someone, cherished above others.
Origin
'The apple of my eye' is exceedingly old and first appears in Old English in a work attributed to King Aelfred (the Great) of Wessex, AD 885, titled Gregory's Pastoral Care.
Much later, Shakespeare used the phrase in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 1600:
Flower of this purple dye,
Hit with Cupid’s archery,
Sink in apple of his eye
Although I am always curious about where phrases come from, I did not realize that this popular phrase has a handful of Biblical references. I was truly surprised! Wikipedia cites quite a few of these references in case you want to see them.
Come join us every week, as a group of us from around the world post our shadow shots over at Shadow Shot Sunday 2. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted!
Come join us every week, as a group of us from around the world post our shadow shots over at Shadow Shot Sunday 2. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted!
10 comments:
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
always one of my favorite verses...and a child's song:
Keep me, Jesus, as the apple of your eye,
Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
Keep your hand upon me lest I die,
Keep me, Jesus, as the apple of your eye.
p.s. Psalm 17:8
It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man.
Henry David Thoreau
Happy Weekend my friend.
Thanks for doing that research, and for the sizzling red apple, graced by shadows!
Stunning piece of creative art. Incredible the associations and history of the apple expression.
I love that apple, beautiful and very interesting!
We modern people don't think if apples in the same way - in Biblical times, apples may have been rare and as such, a succulent treat. Perhaps that is why an apple is an affirmative thing or trait.
This sculpted apple is a beauty, maybe a modern affirmation of a good life. Nice art!
Love the photo and the great information!! Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing!
The photo itself is a treat and the information you added is an added bonus.
Have a great week ahead!
Rose
This is an amazing sculpture and your photo is perfect.
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