The War Is Over You Lost 24x36 I was absolutely never driving

I was absolutely never driving through Robbins and coming back here again

Sometimes I felt the writing in my body

like a portal that is all of the good of Chicago without being there

I never even knew what that was let alone how to consider it something to work towards

Like nothing I’ve ever seen it was so beautiful

The War Is Over You Lost 24x36 I was absolutely never drivingMy very first substance abuse counselor had a painting in her office that I would always stare into as I tried to place all of the traumas of my life into a chronological order out loud. I didnt like glancing over at her, as she had this habit of looking directly into my eyes that made me uncomfortable. I still remember with perfect clarity the large gold framed painting of the forest, all in blushes and contrasting gold and pink. I felt really safe