A metaphor on self-love.
2006 - Mixed media (clay, grass, ping pong balls, earth, isolation tape & hair clippers)
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The smell of wet grass was in the air and all, was green around them. They promised to be together forever. After all what could go wrong?
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But then she start pulling and pushing, wanting more
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Without end
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The grass wasn't green anymore.
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You are hurting yourself.
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But you can't stop now.
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And when you try to fix things.
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You remain somewhat broken
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Dreaming of the day that you will feel whole.