18”x 24” mixed media on paper
“Nana…..where do trees go when they die?”
“They are like people honey. Some trees are cut down too early and some live for a very, very long time. While the tree is living she grows deep roots and she makes many baby trees to take her place when she’s gone. Now by the time that tree reaches maturity she’s grand and majestic, standing tall and proud like a queen over all the little trees around her. When her time has ended her spirit goes to wherever trees go but her energy remains. Her shell becomes hollow and lifeless but her life force passes to all the other young souls she left behind. Her energy flows into the young trees roots and pieces of her gradually fall to the earth to provide nourishment and a safe haven so new life will thrive. Part of her essence stays behind with her children forever, helping them live on”
“Nana? Will your energy stay with me?”
“Absolutely my darling”