Anemone

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