In full bloom

"In full bloom" watercolor on 140 lb paper 11" x 15".
I got inspired to paint this artwork after reading Donna's poem.
This is the original painting I used for my book "My sad is sadder than yours". It illustrated this poem :
Endurance

under sheer pressures
and many storms weathered
i have persevered, stood tall
now is my time
to bloom and blossom
celebrate the very roots
that kept me going
helped me through it all.

Donna McCabe