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| Strength |
My roots will ground me
as I reach for my dreams.
With each new season,
I will blossom and grow.
When ill winds blow,
I will bend but not break.
I will nurture and protect
those who take shelter with me.
I wrote this verse during the months between surgery for breast cancer and commencing radiation treatments.
I needed something to give myself motivation to carry on.
It remains one of my favourite inspirational writings to this day.
Does these trees look familiar? (yes, there are 2 trees in this image). I used also used this image as the basis for "Strength" in my Stroke of Emotions project.
Strength is from my solo Roots+Wings
exhibit held at the Margaret Hennigar Public Library in February 2018. Each
image was paired with verse to represent emotions ranging from
devastation through rejuvenation.
I
believe trees represent growth and strength, with roots to ground us
in our traditions. I see birds in flight as symbols of freedom, with
the power of dreams and life renewed. Together, Roots + Wings
create powerful images of inspiration and tools to heal the soul. These
images are a symbolic representation of emotional healing, from
devastation through rejuvenation.
To view the complete collection of images and verse from Roots + Wings click on this link.
