Light One Candle

I awoke with the song ‘Light One Candle’ (written by Peter Yarrow, of Peter Paul & Mary fame) playing in my head – in particular this verse:

“Light one candle for the strength that we need
To never become our own foe
And light one candle for those who are suffering
Pain we learned so long ago
Light one candle for all we believe in
That anger not tear us apart
And light one candle to find us together
With peace as the song in our hearts…”

After yesterday’s tragedy at the Boston Marathon, music has (once again) brought comfort and inspired today’s painting. 

“Light One Candle”, © 2013 Cathy Gazda, 5” x 5”, Pastel. ♥