<p> </p><div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://t1.daumcdn.net/cafeattach/mN2n/fd2e063d81c135b9aa8e21bf51479639ad3b3b5d" class="txc-image" width="437" height="582" data-img-src="https://t1.daumcdn.net/cafeattach/mN2n/fd2e063d81c135b9aa8e21bf51479639ad3b3b5d" data-origin-width="2448" data-origin-height="3264"></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>In need of serenity</b> <br> <br> Young Seon Kim<br><br><br>There's a storm brewing.<br>With thunder and swirling currents, I am facing <br> Serenity shattered  <br>A hollow core in my heart<br>Like an eddy in a river <br>A vortex<br>A swirling mass of fluid<br>A whirlpool of emotions <br>fiercely draws me towards and downwards to its center. <br>Despite all this,<br> I choose not to surrender to its force<br>Shield me from the external racket<br>Seeking solace and tranquility within <br>Pause and reflect on my life and realizing<br>The nourishment I needed has been <br>stagnating at the bottom <br>untouched and unused<br>I will use this turbulent storm, a strong force of this eddy<br>to stir it up to help it rise to the surface,<br>Like a bubbling spring of renewal <br>                                     Hold on to precious inner peace and tranquility,                                                                         <br> knowing that this has the potential to make inner growth<br><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p><b>“</b>Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents Le7-en k tucw? Secwepemctsin for “How are you?” this exhibition features 24”x24” works in a variety of mediums by artists of all ages. This exhibition continues to August 31, 2024”.</p><p>This is a concept note for the painting and read on Thursday, July 18 at Salmon Arm Art Gallery Artist Talk for Le7-en k tucw?</p><p> </p>
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