“The ‘Was'”

There is a dark side to every person.

Not everything is light and bright all the time.

Even though we may have a lot of good days, there are also those which don’t linger too nicely, and we often have to find ways to deal with those, while juggling ‘normal’ life.

Many of you may know, while others may not, but I am a survivor.

The trauma of surviving a near death experience has completely altered my entire life.  Emotions I never felt before, and the most difficult ones I’ve ever had, came during the most influential times of my life.

Despite all the despair, I always held a firm grasp on my art.  Sometimes, it was the only friend I felt like I had.  Sometimes, I feel like my brush and pen are the only living things who understand me; and the only way I know I how to truly speak.

Especially, when it comes to expressing my deepest emotions.

“The ‘Was'” was created during a very dark time of my life. It was many years after I nearly lost my life, during a struggling time, caused by the many years I avoided the affects of my struggle

I will never be able to find words to properly express everything I feel.  But, this piece, accurately conveys the agony I felt during some of my most painful torment, during my healing process.

I hope you will appreciate its honesty, as it is very difficult for me to post this piece for your pleasure.  It’s a part of me I would like to hide, but would also like to share with the world, so I can shed light on my darkness.

Thank you.

-Lund3on