The 28th of April 2013

On the Burning of the Underbrush

I have heard the learned voices explain the greater good,

but with ash on my soles as I walk through the wood,
I feel as skittish as the animals that leave chaotic tracks.

Though, I’m thankful that there’s a soft rain to hide my tears,

as I walk I feel the pain, the lingering smoke attacks

the vicissitudes of my being, and I walk in fears.

Day 253
8x10 oil on canvas
art by: Valerie Dowdy
@ www.valeriedowdy.com
 

The 17th of April 2013

April Afternoon

Earth awoke from a long icey slumber today.
The trees began to toss out pink and green confetti.
I listened for what God’s creatures had to say.
The sun warmed us and conversation made us ready
to move and to do
til one little dove cried coo-coo, coo, coo, coo.

Day 138
8x10 Watercolor Pencil
@ www.valeriedowdy.com