The Light Is On Its Way To Meet Me

“The Light Is On Its Way To Meet Me”

acrylics on canvas
65 x 80 cm
commissioned piece // sold

the light
is on its way
to meet me

unyielding.

I thaw, 
the frosted places 
behind my mind
startled
to be awake.

I did think light could
never be this strong again

but
it’s settling inside of me
nestling
under my breastbone
shimmering
on my fingertips.

I did think light could never
be in me

but now
all is light.

I remember everything.
I remember
like sun-warmed rocks in my pockets
heavy
but precious

I remember and I refuse to forget.

Love is
refusing
to forget.

I’ll carry them
I’ll carry this.

But
today the light is on its way to meet me

today
I’ll allow it
to be
unyielding.

// Kaisa Vanhala

This painting is a commissioned piece I finished a while ago; a painting based on the thoughts and experiences of its new owner. To respect the uniqueness of the story I won’t share it here - but maybe the poem I wrote for this painting will speak for itself. <3