There will be Flowers

Composed while the tea steeped...

I think I've figured out
why flowers are my favourite 
subject to create.
Why I return to them 
repeatedly,
in overwhelm, self-doubt or 
When gripped by irrational fears.

As a child, I promised my Mom,
that I would
grow up to be
a rich enough adult,
so that she wouldn't
have to do household chores, 
anymore.

She was touched, but 
That's not what she needed or cared for.
She was the first to protest,
when she saw me drained out of 
energy and sleep,
without catching a break for days,
without stopping to breathe.

Made it repeatedly clear that money 
and independence were important, but
not at the cost of my peace.
Nothing could beat living life
thoroughly.
Time moved in linear,
never stopped for repeats.

Flowers are Mom's favourite gift to receive,
Her eyes light up and her face sparkles,
Smiles don't easily leave...
That's why I'll never tire
of creating flowers, 
to ensure that she has them around
in every shape and form, coloured to her desire.

Magnolias created with Pencil Colours by yours truly on A5-size toned paper sketchbook based on a YouTube Video by Artist Chris Cheng

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The work in progress image, with some of the pencil colours used to create this.