I say no to social obligations, often.
It tears me up every time.
My social bank account fills quickly.
There’s only a small window for rest and recovery.
And I’m rarely willing to trade it in.
Saying no to you means saying yes to myself.
And I can’t let myself down anymore.
🌿 Anemone petals open wide.
But only when the conditions are right.
They know when to close.
And that doesn’t make them any less beautiful.
Watercolor, 9in x 7in
Framed with a white mat boarder, 10in x 12in