Beloved

Art + Reflection by Sofia Rector

Beloved

by Sofia Rector

You give me a picture that signifies flowers,
with bold lines that don't waver,
uncompromising angles,
controlled geometries,
And I point, saying with you, "Flowers."

But where is the shadow, the depth,
the complication of color
That breathes the scent of peonies?
That bows and bends and rises
under the weight
of glory, and gravity, and grace?
That knows itself in Life Himself,
That knows itself Beloved.

about the artist

Sofia Rector

An artist and writer with a contemplative bent, Sofia Rector seeks to witness and add to the beauty she sees from her home in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. She finds joy whether exploring the outdoors with her husband and son or curling up with a good book, her journal, and a mug of black coffee or tea. Sofia shares her mixed media artwork, written reflections, and glimpses of the everyday beautiful on Instagram. She also sells original artwork and receives commission requests on Etsy.

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