She writes: Escaping into the fantasy world helps to overcome the feeling of permanent anxiety caused by the war.
I make my way
through painted forests
and follow the path
of the rising light,
as it twists and turns
behind tremulous trees
I fall to my knees
and examine
old ground
still teeming
with life
still rooted
in dreams.
Written for Poetics Tuesday at dVerse, the virtual pub for poets around the globe. Mish hosts and introduces us to Ukrainian artist, Vika Muse. Mish writes: “During this unfathomable yet very real situation in her homeland, let us bask in the light of her artistry and be a reflection of light with our words.”
The work of Vika Muse can be found on Instagram at @get.muse and is featured on the website http://www.inprnt.com
Tricia Sankey 
This is lovely Tricia!
Thanks so much, Christine! 💙💛
There is always hope. Love how you expressed the idea of examining old ground which is teeming with life.
The image really inspired the hopeful write, thanks, Carol! 💙💛
How wonderful to be rooted in dreams in the painted forests. This part stood out for me:
follow the path
of the rising light
Thanks, Grace, it’s both poem and prayer for Ukraine! 💙💛
Well done, Tricia. Hope is always rooted in dreams!
💯agree! Thanks, Dwight! 💙💛
You are welcome!
“the path of the rising light.”
And, “fall to my knees,” appeals to my religious sensibilities.
Thanks, I appreciate your comment! 💙💛
Truth! They cannot take the roots of hope and rebirth away. What a beautiful, concise response to the image. I love it. Thanks for joining in, Tricia.
Thanks for hosting, Mish, I couldn’t pass this prompt up! 💙💛
Aww..so glad you didn’t.
An absolutely gorgeous write, Tricia. I love it. 💙💛
So pleased, thanks for reading! ❤️🌻❤️
This is beautiful and sweet to read, dear Tricia. I love the format too. 💖
Thanks, Lamittan, appreciate the feedback! 💙💛
Feel most welcome, dear Tricia.
I love the hope in your words, Tricia: a fitting tribute!
Thanks, Ingrid, hope is so important! 💙💛
May it always be so. May those roots run deep. Thanks for this, Tricia. Love it.
Thanks so much, Selma! 💙💛
Gorgeous dreams you have rooted into Tricia! 💖💖💖🌊🌻🌻🌈🌻🌻
Thanks, Cindy! The picture really did inspire me! 💙💛
That poem wentvin a wonderful direction…how nicely put, and yes, Ukrainians are doing just that I think, more and more, understanding their roots, that they are there, that they will rise..
So glad you enjoyed, take care, friend! 💖
“still teeming with life”
Bravo!!!
Thanks for dropping by to read mine
Much💜love
Thanks so much, Gillena! 💙💛
I am impressed by so many poems out here full of hope and light, a direct response to Vika’s pure heartfelt paintings. My muse is still shaking with angst and anger. I have not ventured into the painted forest yet, except through you.
Understandable, Glenn, Vika’s painting is so whimsical and dreamy, it drew me and in and inspired the hopeful write! 💓
The thought of an old ground to bringing the dreams alive is so good.
Appreciate your comment, Bjorn! 💙💛
Thank you for this amazing poem! 💛💙
So pleased you enjoyed it, Vika, your gift of art has inspired us and I’m glad I could contribute my voice in this small way for your country! 🌻🙏🌻
To be rooted in dreams…so lovely and hopeful, Tricia. ❤️
Thanks, Punam, appreciate your comment! 💙💛
Beautiful interpretation, Tricia.
Thanks so much! (Apology for the late reply, had to unspam) 💓
Some of the old ways are worth returning to. (K)
Yes! Thanks for reading, Kerfe! 💓
well done – love the post as well as the illustration 🙂
Thanks so much! 💓