January 31, 2011

...Of a Tree Called Life...

This weekend was spent at home, staying quiet and spending time together.  Derrick tried to engage me in a game of chess, which I am a total novice at (but still almost beat him- haha!).  The rest of the time I was working on my painting/project.  I've been wanting to get this poem on my wall ever since my mom's funeral.  It will always remind me of her (not because it was a favorite of her's, but because of the sentiment expressed in it).  I like how it turned out:)

...of a tree called life

i carry your heart with me- by ee cummings


the watch and ear ring were both my momma's








My Momma, around age 17, playin' her guitar
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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rachel It is absolutely breath-taking! I LOVE it so much! Really it brought tears to my eyes. Just lovely...mom would have loved it too:)

~From Paradise~ said...

Aw, thanks sis:)

Tara said...

Aww! That is such a sweet painting! How beautiful! I think it's so neat that you can express how you feel through your art.

Luv you!

~From Paradise~ said...

Thanks Tia- it's a good way to get things out. We should all get together and make stuff:)