Watercolor on paper
51" x 65"
Who could ignore
The softness of the breeze
The tiny temperance of
A woman
Who's tender subtle touch
Could replace a mountain
Of mouthful words
Stories
Soft and sweet
With a lyrical tone
Feather light
With determined fight
Trickles of lives
Centuries past
Grains of hope with
Unwanted despair
Penance and atonement.......
Punishment and guilt
A heart buried
Deep into a cell
Passed down
through a slotted spoon
Babies cradled in slender
Dove arms
Gently tucked in
With your blue grey eyes
Soft and tender
Hues of light green
I can not imagine
All that you have seen.
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Trees are quiet storytellers; large and majestic with barren weathered limbs, free of foliage. They whisper their tales into a knowing ear, passing on their wisdom with steady grace.
This series consists of 6 large paintings. Each painting unique in telling my story of family, enduring strength, shelter, protection, healing and nurturing energies.