The Rabbit Inside Me Is Dead

RavenSoul

The Rabbit Inside Me Is Dead

This is probably the MOST personal thing I have ever done, and emotionally this has been a murder of the soft spoken, try to blend in, don’t attract attention, be still and she will go away side of me. I was up all night creating this image and I finished the poem this morning. This is the beginning of my exorcism where the pain and hurt have grown and festered for many years. I had to watch the murder of my meek side in order to find the strength to move forward. Vonne

The Rabbit Inside Me Is Dead
Today I watched as you committed your vile act
Watched as you began your attack
I have watched in silence for too long
Watched you spread lies with diseased tongue
Watched as you deceived the innocents
Watched as you pointed the finger at everyone
The fault always was another’s and never you
So mother it saddens me to say
When you attacked one of mine
That was the final injury
I saw only red…
Now the rabbit inside me is dead.
Y. Emerson 05-2009

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The Rabbit Inside Me Is Dead by RavenSoul
The Rabbit Inside Me Is Dead by RavenSoul
  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Amazing Vonne…......just superb work…........
    Big hugs and loads of love to you sweetie xxxx

  • Rob Toombs

    Rob Toombs

    WOW.. Superb work in every sense of the word.. Fantastic.

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    I know, I know, I know.

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    Yes.

  • DALE CRUM

    DALE CRUM

    Nobody but you has to understand the purging act of a creation like this Vonne…you know… that I know… what you let me know… and that’s good enough…I am your Friend and I am Proud of you for the brave process of ridding yourself of the shackles…go for it V!

  • BruceMeyer

    BruceMeyer

    yes

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    No need to kill…..
    not even in a metaphor.
    Yes… sacrifying
    the innocence untold.
    An state to recognize
    whta is there meek and old,
    and see the wild is meek as fierce and gold.
    But the blood is out of senses,
    organizing the feelings out,
    as a woman bleeds in times,
    when she has to submmit to certain laws.
    Perfect scenery of blooshed and tears….
    the laughins encountering behind,
    the past that is no loger shading,
    the smile of peace inside.
    Rosa (wonderful, Vonne… your expressive writing and the carnal moment of sacrifice. Have a hug)

  • linskudd

    linskudd

    Amazing image and text – had me gripping my hands together. Keep well – we are here.

  • Julie Marks

    Julie Marks

    I applaud your courage to display this graphic image that gives
    you the power to move on. Now you will continue your
    journey from a position of strength, not weakness or a sense
    of helplessness. It is difficult for most of us to unchain
    the memories that trap us. You have been working hard
    to release this traumatic memory when the blame was
    misdirected. Thanks for sharing this very intimate image
    paired with your very “personal” writing. There is not birth
    of consciousness without pain. so again I reinforce this brave
    step forward that will lead you to a more peaceful existence.

  • terugvanver

    terugvanver

    I so understand

  • woof

    woof

    silence….....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow – excellent writing Vonne! It sounds like some pain to get here but the future is wide. Stay strong – your art is is your refuge.

  • DavidMark

    DavidMark

    It’s inspirational to see you have such great strength to overcome your deepest pain, Vonne. Thank you for sharing your story. This is a very powerful image.

  • theyellowfury

    theyellowfury

    I wish you success in your task. As soon as I clicked this it reminded me of something that inspired me many years ago and still does today. It kinda even got me interested in looking inside myself for the first time.
    The Maxx
    But it was the rabbit reference that made my mind jump back to it.

    This is from a review I found online
    One day she found a dying rabbit that had been hit by a car. She put it in a box and brought it home, hoping to help it. It didn’t get better, and its presence only upset Julie and in turn her parents. They tried to explain death to her, but she retreated into combing her doll’s hair and didn’t listen. Finally her mother took it upon herself to kill the rabbit, doing what nobody else would do as she always did. Rather than face the truth, Julie suppressed this memory, but the rabbit became her spirit animal and protector

    Well done for going after those demons. Great art and writing.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Hugs hon!!!!!

  • jenseyes

    jenseyes

    It definitely got my attention you know the rest.

  • kreesor

    kreesor

    WOW!! You SHOULD speak up when wrongs are being committed!!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Oh Vonne! Great work! Rabbits might look nice and pretty, but they are meek and pesterous as well… Just hope you won’t turn into a complete predator LOL :-))

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr

    SO POWERFUL and full of anquished EMOTION! KUDOS for coming through the FIRE!!!!!!

  • awdigitaldreams

    awdigitaldreams

    The fear inside you has died. It is a hard, painful thing which you have done and one which I completely understand. Be strong in your heart, stand in your truth… we stand by you – big big hugs xoxox

  • Rachel Davison

    Rachel Davison

    Hugs to you!!!

  • Marie Magnusson

    Marie Magnusson

    very powerful image Vonne, and the title gave me goosebumps

  • Kevyn Paul Eisenman

    Kevyn Paul Eis...

    Well said- and done, Vonne…

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    so powerful I’m blown away….
    this is raw energy in the extreme!

  • Anji Johnston

    Anji Johnston

    Peace at last my friend

  • LoriSmaltz

    LoriSmaltz

    Words, image – in all, a totally exceptional work . Congrats. peace
    ~eL

  • Edzie

    Edzie

    Applause.

  • jenseyes

    jenseyes

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you So Much! This means so much to me! Hugs

  • jenseyes

    jenseyes

    Well deserved

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    I’d really love it if you’d join my group and add this piece (and any others you’d deem appropriate)!
    Pretty please…

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    In your face excellence.

  • anthony dimichele

    anthony dimichele

    OH YES! no funny bunny no bull. I love this.

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    This takes strength…

  • Earthmonster
  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Congratulations on your very well deserved feature X
    Sheila

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Incredible in every way, dear Vonne.

  • parmi

    parmi

    That is absolutely amazing. Well done on facing your emotions and fears and turning it into something creative.

  • Sande Elkins

    Sande Elkins

    So moving! Tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart for you dear friend.

  • 3XEternity

    3XEternity

    This is great art.

  • dogfish

    dogfish

    very powerful image, mutilpied when married with your verse.
    bravo!

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    Oh, my god. Thank you for having the courage, the incredible detemination and the gift, to write cogently, to visuallize and to share your soul. Words fail me at this point, my friend….

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    I only can say wow

  • jphall

    jphall

    Wow! Powerful and moving!

  • giovanni

    giovanni

    powererful and moving and voicing it is a must. this is not something that must be allowed to fester and torment yur soul… xo

  • rjcolby

    rjcolby

    Extraordinary image and message. The rabbit becomes the bear, protecting…
    May the raven return….......

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    And why have I not seen this before??
    Beautifully soulful, I now know just what happened…
    The rabbit is dead, long live the raven!
    Thanks so much for sharing♥
    xox

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Powerful and raw, hugsss 2 u x

  • netmonk

    netmonk

    Well done, I appreciate your hard work!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Very powerful image Vonne! May the creation of this piece of art help you release the pain & hurt. xo

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Powerful. May you find healing in your wonderful art. bug hugs

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Ooops, I’m so sorry, that should have been BIG, not bug! I feel awful. :(

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic work

  • mephotography

    mephotography

    A truly amazing creation!!!

  • MilanPhotography .

    MilanPhotograp...

    What a great shot!

    Hugza!

  • RabbitHeart

    RabbitHeart

    Powerful work Vonne. Thankyou for sharing something so personal!

  • Victoria  Antoine

    Victoria Antoine

    powerful in every sense of the word….i applaud you for your bravery.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Vonne, wow. I might understand. May the rabbit stay dead and the Raven live.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic

  • Earthmonster
  • RavenSoul replied

    I am blown away by this! Truly Honored! xxxxx

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    Wonderful and so fab to be in EMI too, well done babe X X X X X

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Congrats on your Feature in earthmonster illustrated. :)

  • Matt Mawson

    Matt Mawson

    Brilliant … and congratulations on the EMI feature

  • blamo

    blamo 26 days ago

    Very powerful

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold 26 days ago

    WOW Vonne…Can so relate. Hugs to you :>))xx

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs 26 days ago

    love the songbabe

    love ya too for being this brave, it’s hard to do

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap 26 days ago

    Excellent Work…!

  • charlena

    charlena 26 days ago

    I know really what your saying. Awesome work girl, here is a heartfelt hug!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly 25 days ago

    It’s so expressive I find it difficult to put into words.
    You are fucking brilliant Vonne.

  • RavenSoul replied 25 days ago

    No I was Fucking enraged and thankfully had art to release some of it, but I thank you so much Von. I helped a great deal to do this.

  • Terry Marter

    Terry Marter 25 days ago

    Magnum opus! This choked me up. Love, light & peace to you.

  • RavenSoul replied 24 days ago

    Thank you and yes was my Magnum Opus….

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan 25 days ago

    Once again your stunning courage awes me. Baby girl, you are my hero.

  • RavenSoul replied 24 days ago

    I dont know what to say Lois… This was done in a state of mind I truly hope I never experience again = ( It cleaned me out emotionally and I am so grateful to have had this outlet. Without it I am not sure how I would have handled such an intense moment. I am no hero hon, just a tortured soul trying to heal. Thanks for being such a great friend Lois. xxxx

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean 25 days ago

    This is nice

  • RavenSoul replied 24 days ago

    thank you

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib . 24 days ago

    wow love this one…. personal pieces always get me looking for a while
    to see where the artist is coming from, their thoughts, their mind
    this is brilliant, and a true statement of self
    peace

  • RavenSoul replied 24 days ago

    Thank you Shoaib, Truly appreciate your words.

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK 24 days ago

    No need to kill…..
    not even in a metaphor.
    Yes… sacrifying
    the innocence untold.
    An state to recognize
    whta is there meek and old,
    and see the wild is meek as fierce and gold.
    But the blood is out of senses,
    organizing the feelings out,
    as a woman bleeds in times,
    when she has to submmit to certain laws.
    Perfect scenery of blooshed and tears….
    the laughins encountering behind,
    the past that is no loger shading,
    the smile of peace inside.
    Rosa (wonderful, Vonne… your expressive writing and the carnal moment of sacrifice. Have a hug)

    I am totaly agree with her…Wonderful poem goes with your image to you…

    Keep the beautiful white color of the rabbit and thoughts, Vonne.. Keep silence.. Most of the times, it is the best thing to “be promoted”... :)

    You re wonderful person !!! Simply walk on your way by ignoring anything goes around.. many things will try to disturb but if we dont want them to disturb, they cant.. IGNORE :)

    Great Hugs To You… :)

  • BAD-HARVEST

    BAD-HARVEST 24 days ago

    this is heart wrenching babe….thanks for sharing this xxx

  • arteology

    arteology 23 days ago

    incredibly moving, the description is equally intense, gallo

  • raymondo

    raymondo 23 days ago

    WOW… So powerful… hugs, love and peace… xxxx

  • PBWright

    PBWright 20 days ago

    Geez, I don’t know if it was really your Mom who did something to you or what, but I’m sure glad you are getting it out of the way. Powerfully disturbing artwork and I’m sure emotionally draining for you. Keep moving forward.

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford 19 days ago

    Wow Vonne, so emotive, you can feel the raw anger & pain here – its amazing how you can translate your personal experiences thru your art. Incredible work :)))

  • Graham Povey

    Graham Povey 18 days ago

    Life begins now for you Raven….....be at one with yourself.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore 18 days ago

    Inside Solo, vol 15! <<Click to go!
    Congratulations! on your feature in the magazine.


    Inside Solo is the Art News and Resource magazine from Solo Exhibition.

    The magazine is now a formal publication, in PDF format, downloadable from its RB page. Please take the link back to comment at the end of the issue. A reprint of just your feature article is available from a link on the inside back cover of the magazine, for your portfolio.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore 16 days ago

    Featured in Your Solo Exhibition <<Click to go!

    Vonne, Congratulations on this work, which is featured in your Solo Exhibition,
    Monday – Sunday, October 26 – November 1, 2009!
    Vonne’s Reception Gallery <<Click to go!

  • tori yule

    tori yule 16 days ago

    I am sorry for your pain and am glad you’re freeing yourself, I know it is never easy.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna 15 days ago

    Fantastic writing, dear Raven Soul! Cheers to you, my friend!

    Smiles Leilani :o)

  • Mark Anthony King

    Mark Anthony King 14 days ago

    fantastic words and image.
    cheers!

  • TiffanyOpalite

    TiffanyOpalite 13 days ago

    Dumbstruck! Beautiful your words too thankyou for showing this work.

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari 6 days ago

    This is incredible Vonne….. the power and emotion here is so raw and powerful…..

  • kenmeyerjr

    kenmeyerjr 3 days ago

    This is both very scary and for some reason, makes me think of a silly giant rabbit horror movie I saw long ago called “Night of the Lepus.”

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