Original artwork description:

"Through The Voluminous Shroud" - oil on paper, 13.5 x 20 inches. This item is unmounted and unframed.

It's been said I was a vocal child.
demanding, wanting affection
As if basic needs like gentle words and hugs
were unforgivable.
I am tenacious, so
it took awhile
to punish the volume out of me.

Each time I got
the bright idea to say something
kicks ensued.
Why speak when
speaking hurts
So I did not say.

​When I was older
aging
fading
he saw me
under those layers
through the voluminous
shroud
pulled me out.
Breathing
what’s that?
My voice.

I finally used it
a croaking, awkward sound
it drove away the kickers
the hitters
the haters
because I no longer
fit the mold
they made for me.

​Am I sad?
Not really.
I am seen.
That is not to be traded
​ like a horse.
Rather
cherished like a lost heirloom
finally
finally
found.

This piece is unframed. It will be carefully packaged in mostly repurposed shipping materials. Customs fees and duties are the responsibility of the recipient.
​
This item is an original work of art. Copyright owned by Lola (Jen) Jovan.

Materials used:

oil on arches 300 lb paper

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