Week 19: Give
Week 19: Give
Hand-drawn illustration based upon an original short story, newly concocted for each week of the year 2022. Comes framed exactly as the pictured example with the story in its entirety inscribed upon the back of the frame.
Scared- screaming- confused
we all begin the same.
We grow, make choices
informed by life, circumstance
we can count on very little
only ourselves
to decide
to grow
to give
to take.
Dragged, beaten
loved, aided
press forward.
Make it count.
Nurture empathy
rage against injustice
express yourself
give to this world
do not take.
We all end the same-
Serene. Silent. Concluded