Resurrection Lilies in the Cemetery
by Karen Adams
Title
Resurrection Lilies in the Cemetery
Artist
Karen Adams
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Prints - Photography
Description
I took this shot a couple of years ago when I visited my parents final resting place late in an August afternoon. It was the day before mom's birthday. The first one since her death and so I lingered out in this peaceful quiet place for a long time. This is about half an hour from my home in Columbus in a small town called Pain City. My Great-grandparents had a large farm here and many from mom's side are buried in a family plot. There are still farms around it and I occasionally hear a cow moo, a chicken cluck, or a dog bark. I was lost in thoughts of yesterdays and didn't realize how alone I was there or how low the sun was getting.
I saw this beautiful site off in the distance and walked towards it. I knew what these flowers were. They are called Resurrection lilies by some and I was deeply touched by seeing them blooming in the cemetery with the sun slowly setting behind them. There was a comfort for my grief in that moment. I sat down and just absorbed this feeling before finally thinking to take a picture or two to remember. I have felt many times that mom and dad figure out ways to reach down and give me a hug . . . and I felt their unending love and protection.
It also just dawned on me as I added this image here, that tomorrow is the anniversary of mom's death. I am so glad that I thought to take this picture because it still provides comfort as years pass by.
I really appreciate you taking time to look at my artwork. Thank you so much!
I am very concerned with our environment and have decided to donate any money I make from any sales of this image to the ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND.....because the Earth needs a good lawyer! We all need to speak up and support efforts to protect our environment. We will not get a second chance!
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March 4th, 2018
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