This Place Where We Live ~ "Three Sisters" - Poem

"Three Sisters"
oil
36" x 36"

There’s a legend of the lake that’s told

A story of sisters three

Who lived with their father long ago

A loving happy family

Surrounded by pines reaching high to the skies

A place to explore and roam

Where waters lap upon rocky shores

Rainy Lake they called their home

He loved his daughters and taught them well

Stay safe my saplings three

Look to the skies – she’ll show the way

And bring you back to me

That fateful morn, out they did go

Paddling this lake they loved so well

When caught in a storm they lost their way

Did fell deep into waters swell

The lake spirit knew them and their love of this land

Then thought of their father too

Gently gathered the saplings in her hands

Now three islands surrounded by blue

It is said when you travel there today

You can feel an aura of love

Three Sisters standing tall and proud

While eagles soar high above

Some see him paddling ‘round here still

Their loving father by their side

Casting flowers along these rocky shores

Where daughter’s spirits three abide


* This painting is now available in giclee print on paper or canvas. Please contact me for details*

 I would like to thank all who came out to the opening of "This Place Where We Live". It was a wonderful evening with many turning out to see what myself and fellow artist Wayne Yerxa have been up to this past year. A big thank you to our families and friends who have supported us in our life's work. We couldn't do this without you! We also received great support from B93 FM,  the Fort Frances Times and the Ontario Arts Council. Thank you!

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