Depression and Hope

This beautiful work of art is by Stephen Fox ( called Foxy). He lives in Australia. His mother's side had mental health issues and autism. He started painting in 2020. He started working with the award-winning poet and children's author, Eileen Moynihan of Ireland.

They put together a book entitled All Things Bright and Beautiful. 

In Eileen's words, "Although the pictures and poems reflected depression, loneliness, and isolation, they were also hopeful, colorful, and beautiful."

The following poem was written by Eileen to accompany the picture above. 

                                 The Many Colours of Love

                                                        (colours is the English spelling of colors)

Many colours make a beautiful image,

The same outlines give unity,

A pattern of sameness, but colour

Shows difference and diversity.

When teardrops fall we are all the same.

Give me your hand, and I'll take yours,

Many hands of different shades

Reach out to another human,

Sharing what is in each heart.

When teardrops fall, we are all the same.

Like falling leaves of many colours,

Our teardrops and joys, mix and mingle,

Showering the world with humanity,

Kindness, love, hope and empathy.

When teardrops fall we are all the same. 

This is a positive book of poetry and art. It is available on Amazon.com. 

The title is All Things Bright and Beautiful (subtitle is An Artistic Journey Through Mental Health) by Eileen Moynihan & Stephen Fox

(My apologies. I could not get a better copy of the painting on the blog. My skills are limited, as you can see. It is much better in the book.)