Memento Mori

Remember, you must die

So do not forget to live

What moments will you need to atone for not savoring?

Will your wrinkles tell the story of a life well-lived?

Lines telling of laughter and bubbly joy

But also of the natural worries that come from a caring life

I hope to see your face complete and worn with a bounty of memories

Inhale and feel the bright air

Exhale a sigh from deep within

Hold your loved ones tight and do not neglect to say I love you

I love you

What a beautiful, terrible, wonderful world

I am thankful to share it with you

I love you

"Bird Skull - Memento Mori", Oil Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

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Sunflowers

We wait inside

Isolated

While a few are out caring for the world

We are caring for ourselves

Some a whirlwind of hobbies and work and activities with loved ones

Some slow and steady

Sipping on hot tea, with a book, and homemade bread

And yes, some are giggling at memes

Just our ancestors passed on silly nursery songs about the plague

We all handle this in our own way

But together, we turn towards the sun

Ready, in wait, for brighter days

"Sunflowers", Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches (Varnished)

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