Wrapped Words Series - 'Brave' Painting

6x6 in / unframed / oil on Gessobord This is one of my Wrapped Words Series - 'Brave'. I was talking about my wrapped words series to one of my friends, Jeni, a few month ago. I think I said that it would be really nice if I receive the word I really need for a certain situation as a present. You know........sometimes the right word gives you the right power. (for example, I like to start new things but don't have enough courage to do it so probably I am hesitating, then someone gives me a gift. When I open it, there is a word 'Brave' or 'Courage', I think that would be a great gift that I just need for that moment. ) Jeni liked the idea and it inpired her to write a poem about it. So here, I would like to share one of my WWS painting 'Brave' and Jeni's poem together.- hope you enjoy these as much as I do. The Greatest Gifts A special gift, what could be inside? Adorned with bows and sparkles it hides The question of what it will be, Fills my mind with curiosity Wants and needs are variable Sometimes a need is intangible Do I want a trinket or token? So often my needs go unspoken I need love, courage, esteem and hope Or simply the means by which to cope I want your gift to be what you need, too If I figure it out, I’ll give it to you Perhaps you desire a reprieve Or comfort for a loss you grieve Perhaps you need some inspiration Or to revel in anticipation Imprisioned sometimes by our own inaction We need to ask for a little compassion We can’t always have the thing that we crave But we’ll get what we need if we are brave When we find our spirits need a lift Sometimes the right words are the greatest gifts - Jeni