Valorous Treasures
Valorous Treasures
2024
2 x 3’ Paint on etched mirrors
A personal series, honoring individuals in my life who have overcome severe adversity and continued to inspire with their relentless commitment to bettering themselves while still caring for others, and seeking a better life for their community and family tribes.
Independent sovereignty
soaring through the sky
despite your pain
despite your past
despite your wounds
you persevere
you hold strong
you learn, create, and push forward
the harsh wind blows
with tear
with tears
with weight
you fly free, independent from the violate charge which you were assigned
resolved to endure
determined to press on
submission you refuse
succumb you deny
vacillation left behind
a treasure to the world
Warrior spirit
beaten
abused
betrayed
love you retain
fight you remain
injured
confused
damaged
impaired
the universes love, ingrained in your heart
the mind of a warrior
you refuse to not aid
you refuse to not serve
you refuse to not nurture
disconsolate not
submit not
a warriors heart, a nurturer’s spirit
Pater of the pride
self sacrificial
altruistic drive
your ‘pride’ your focus
a virtuous heart
intrepidacious and gallant
you press forward
your form stronger
your spirit evolves
your mind resolute
watching over your pride
adapting
cultivating
advancing
supporting
your actions your roar
demonstrate and substantiate
a courageous heart that does not falter