Forgiveness
Open the Door and Let Her In…...
The woman watches
As the broken man begins to dance,
Could it be that in her presence
He is falling apart,
Or that the warmth of her gaze,
Finds him gradually becoming whole again.
His freedom, her absolution.
The words fall useless on the ground,
Letters spilling into the dirt
Meaning discarded,
A blank page lays crumpled before her
Staring without judgment
At her trembling hand.
Reason is beyond reproach.
Time tiptoes past unnoticed
On its way to someone else’s story
Hope follows regardless
And the sun rises and sets
On useless thoughts unguarded.
Who dares to walk this path?
Yet who dares to not.
The woman listens
As the silent man begins to sing
The words dust themselves off
And join the fragile notes
In a private dance of healing
Truth’s melody cuts through time
And lays memory bare,
Forgive me, it sings
I am only human.
Thank you from the heart to Linaji
for her nomination of myself and this artwork, to the amazing Pay It Forward Group.
I am deeply honoured to have my work included in this prestigious circle of creative souls, so thank you to the group hosts and especially to dear Linaji for her nomination and the following beautiful words that went with it…..
“Wendy Slee has my vote for her image Forgiveness and her poem of the same name.
Wendy and this image came to me at a perfect time in my life when I was at the point of allowing total forgiveness towards my father. Since that moment when I viewed her stunning work I have enjoyed a relationship with this amazing Soul. She is a leader here on the bubble and is fearless where her heart burns bright. Her exceptional work in Wildlife Appeal and her perfect timing in my life as friend and Co-Creator makes it easy for me to nominate Wendy and her work Forgiveness here at Play It Forward.
Congrats you sweet heART!! You Deserve So Much!!”
Forgiveness belongs to the following groups:
A Spiritual Walk, ABSTRACT DIGITAL ART AND WRITING, First Things, Gateways, Pay It Forward, Spiritual Art and The Healing Journey Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Julie Langford
Ooooooooooo very mysterious – amazing lighting and effects – Love this Wendy
Chanel2
Lovely work Wendy.
Stuart Chapman
The title could just be thrown open to hundreds of different ideas. To me it says intrigue. What’s around the corner and through the door, it definately grabs the attention and demands you take a look. Great play
Virginia McGowan
wonderful Wendy fabulous image.
Jaybe
This is incredibly beautiful Wendy. I love the title.
Helene Kippert
oh I just love this one Wendy – stunning!
ferndesign
stunning work love it
dehk
:D now i gotta do a Unforgiven?
Powerful image, beautifully composed
Christina Martin
Love this Wendy
Maureen Bloesch
awesome graphic!
Paul Gibbons
Nicely blended images, excellent artwork.
cherylc1
oh love the mystery behind this-what’s behind that door- fabulous colors and lighting add to the effect
frogster
Wendy this is such a powerful image, great work
LinMorin
Wendy not only is this image amazing, the whole concept is soooo cool!!!!
Ravenor
Awesome image Wendy!!. great blending work!!. I love the mystery of it, its very intriguing.. Heavens door is open in forgiveness..
cdwork
Superb!!!!! Great use of light and your blending is sooooo amazing! Love the tones
Andy Harris
lovely effects Wendy, love how you dream these up!
Sean Farragher
fantastic work
Coralie Plozza
beautiful work you have such a great imagination …simple images put together to make a brilliant work of art ..well done wendy … i aspire to be able to do work like this
peterhoenderdos
Is that what behind the door?
Great shot
Sharon Hammond
A wonderful thought-provoking image Wendy. bravo
Paul (Quixote)...
Wendy, this is great stuff. I love the thought that went in this composition
Basia McAuley
Very beautiful work which could be interpreted in so many ways which is what I love about it as it means something different to everyone.. A great discussion point! Beautiful processing too! Very well done Wendy!
michaelfromoz
A wonderfully constructed Powerful and Mysterious image that generates rather more questions than there are answers, but provides each viewer with their own perspective on the conundrum. Very clever!
Excellent!
michaelfromoz
Wendy,
This picture awoke the emotions of another song I wrote some time ago.
I will put those words into my writings and you can see what I mean.
:-)
Phil Threlfall
Very powerful Wendy
Carol & Kev Ha...
So very powerful, yet so very emotive!!! Superb!!
Mel Brackstone
Wowsers! What a fantastic image!!!
blamo
this says to me walk through the trapdoor of your mind …................. brilliant
Imber
Really awesome.
Anthony Mancuso
awesome work Wendy, very cool and very atmospheric
Michael Rowley...
great image wendy love it
melbourneguy75
great imagery, stunning effects.
Jonicool
Amazing work!
Lucindawind
wow powerful and amazing a fav !
WarHammer
outstanding work here,..... Fav’ed!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
.WARHAMMER*.
Antanas
great work, well done
Shane Walton
Awesome, you really have a gift for these types of images. You never cease to amaze me with every image.
H M Bascom
The door is open. Cross the threshold and accept forgiveness. Great work
eXposure
superb creation Wendy
and something i shall like from all my bubble friends
xo
kcranmer
Wendy this is absolutely amazing..I want to jump into your image and walk through that door…glorious!!!
aphoto4you
interesting…..like meditating mood image…my fav
Tara Sheffer-A...
Great treatment, beautiful colors!
Daniel J. McCa...
Fantastic image, Wendy. Powerful, provocative, amazing! Superb work!!!
vonne
Really amazing work!
Martie Venter
Wow – love this, amazing effects and light – what a wealth of stories this beautiful image could inspire!
Thanks for your support for my work – much appreciated!
PNFdeb
excellent and forgiveness is the key to everything isnt it… I love how beautiful you are and it shines in your work.
Irish
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S.I. Sheehan
This is a powerful image filled with the Spirit of love….. Excellent conceptual piece….. ~S
Anthony Begovic
Wow. Fantastic!
What a great concept. Your work is amazing.
Birgitta
Oh, well that is just awesome.
!
My first reaction: “WOW…........” said I audibly to myself,
sitting here in my fuzzy house robe. :-/
What a powerful work, Wendy!
lex7
This is stunning, I love the blue hues throughout, the way the light and the dark play with each other…really this is great Wendy, you are always so creative.
Dan Shalloe
Wow, Wendy, you’ve completely bowled me over with this one. I love it. The light! How on earth? It is in any event an absolute gem of an image.
Kelly J
How the heck did I miss this!!!! Beautiful….just beautiful…. you are so clever!
Julie Marks
Your imagination is infinite. Another brilliant and atmospheric image to engage the viewer
into the mystery of life. I love the color tones and ethereal effect.
David Stuart
Oh I love this piece Wendy.
Jan Piller
Wow – you’re creative!! Another beautiful piece!
Joe Mortelliti
Dramatic and moody creation,look great Wendy
Madeline M Allen
Wonderful work Sunshiine my friend ! You go girl !
Biswajit Pandey
Beautiful idea and excellent presentation.
PNFdeb
I love seeing the door is still open…. fabulous dear lady
Rosina Lamberti
great work wendy, well done
jase8812
Nice work ,well done.
Anthony Mancuso
I know I have already commented on this but I just had another look and it’s even more amazing than the first time! the door is always open!!!
Joanne Bradley
Awesome image! Congrats on making homepage!
Maya -
Hi Wendy, congats on making home page with your fab image.
Makakushi
Epicly powerful and very capturing!!! Great work!!!
Virginia McGowan
oh Wendy I am so happy for you home page ! beautiful art I thought I had commented before but ?? hope you are well ((())))
Virginia McGowan
yes I had ! commented
CrystalNoellyn
absolutely wonderful. this is just amazing. going into favs…
Patricia L. Ba...
Congratulations on being featured on the homepage. This is wonderful work.
kcranmer
Congrats on home page wendy, woohoo!!!
AmyX
This is amazing, so mystic and creative, how did you create this??
amyx
H M Bascom
Congratulations on Home Page! Beautiful image Wendy.
iffymood
stunning work.
LindaR
love love love this image ~ !!! just stunning Wendy ~ well deserving of being posted on the home page :) xx
Steve Chapple
Loving your images, inspirational works of art!!! Such clever concepts and outcomes!
Elizabeth Aust...
This jumped right out at me, I love it!
helene ruiz
Now this is an amazing and stunning image ! Brillant work!
Shanna S.
Beautiful image… Where there is darkness there is light to be found. Amazing.
Gr8teful
I like this because it looks like the door is opening to forgiveness, beautiful.
linaji
God Lord.. this is simply STUNNING!! WENDY!! This is truly one of the most impressive and feeling pieces I have viewed in a long time.. wow.. just beautiful.. I have been gone.. work and trying to get ready to go.. I have not taken the time to view more of your work.. and Oh mY.. this is like christmas.!! any chance at all for a bit of a verse.. may I suggest something.?
This is by an UnKnown..
‘To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you’
Forgive me if I am being to pushy Wendy..this is such an important piece of work.. xox
Wendy Slee replied
Wow..thank you for those beautiful words LInaji! I am indeed humbled especially considering your work is so deeply felt and appreciated by me…...
I resurrected this one for your latest comp…... thought it might fit the bill of “feel it” lol. I do have words for it, but at the time, thought silence was better….
I love your quote you offered too….will have think…..
thank you again for your beautiful comments…...hugs xx
linaji
Well I understand if you want to limit.. by one word.. to make it within limits of the group.. how about this…. Forgiveness. that in itself says all of what you mean and I get what you say cause when I looked at this there was no need for words.. so if you can carry the title with a period.. I think we are set!!
Alessandro Pinto
Enchanting, beautiful and powerful image !
Wendy Slee replied
Thankyou….most sincerely… :-)
WayoftheWarrior
This envokes so many thoughts and emotions, the mystery in itself leads you through that door, awesome!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Tony, yes, there is always another door…..and that is a good thing! These doorways are a starting point for many a journey that might read a lot like your own stories…..... ( which is why I recognize you )
caroline ellis
cool
Wendy Slee replied
thank you!
Michael Oubridge
Fantastic image Wendy, the word forgiveness is so easy to say but much harder to do…
Wendy Slee replied
How I agree with you on that one…..
Many thanks Michael…
helene ruiz
fascinating work!
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks so much, Helene! :-)
kenspics
An amazing image… open to so many interpretations.. but all coming back to that one powerful word ….forgiveness.. desired by all,.. given freely and with love by so few.
Thank you for sharing!!
Wendy Slee replied
Dear Ken, thank you for your heartfelt words….I am so glad you enjoyed this….
linaji
Wendy.. We never got this at Abstract Digital Art and Writing Group.. OR
I this piece is exquisite.. in art and verse.. you are full of heaven on earth. and I am honored in meeting you Wendy. I feel your kindness every where I go on this site and want you to know how much my heart opens just by your BEING. here!
Wendy Slee replied
Dear Linaji…..wow, i am so humbled by your kind words….you brought tears to my eyes tonight….. thank you so much.
and yes, by all means, you may have this image at ADAWG…it is my absolute pleasure to share it with you….. hugs!!! xx
jaycee
I am seriously in love with this.
Wendy Slee replied
What a wonderful compliment…thank you so much!! hugs!
James Knowles
Nice concept! Very mysterious and quite powerful!
Wendy Slee replied
Hi James, thank you for taking the time to view my work….and thankyou for your kind comments – you are appreciated!
avalyn
How very wonderful wendy and soo many have responded in appreciation. The words are stunning too…........forgive me I am only human…....I so need those words today!
blessings X
Wendy Slee replied
We are all “only human” but we also have this magnificent Spirit that guides us onwards…... just believe in YOU and you will rediscover your divine self! Sending hugs and all wishes for your healing and wholeness…... xx
Gene Praag
This is stunning Wendy…..What a powerful image!
Wendy Slee replied
Hey Gene, thank you so much…..glad you liked it! :-))
DawsonImages
Beautiful and spiritual. “As God close one door he opens” another perhaps
Wendy Slee
Of course! (I had never thought of this image like that, but your words are perfect!!) Thank you Mike! :-)
dairygirl08
What can I say but WOW and double WOW, love it, and agree 100% with Dawsonimages and what he has said
Wendy Slee replied
Hi there DG…it seems ages since I exchanged with you….how are you going? Hope all is well with you and your world….... (smiles)...thank you for your lovely comment.
dairygirl08
Hello there, hmm seems like forever ago, time flys too fast.
I am getting there health wise and the business is booming so much so fast and that is awesome for us, how are you and your family and your end of the world?.
oh and your very very welcome :)
Al Williscroft
Wow this one is amazing!!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Al….
Caroline Evans...
I DO LOVE THIS WORK
Wendy Slee replied
I am honoured….thank you.
myimages
very powerful and intresting, lovely lighting, amazing work
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much!
Marinapallett
amazing shot ;0)
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Marina! :-)
Heidi Norman
Fantastic, so cosmic and I can relate to this image in the spiritual work I do…..Hx
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much….and yes, me too…. :-)
Pinkpapayabec
Lovely! I had to read that more than once too!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much!
* RoyAllenHunt *
Love the light and shadows intermingling with mist. Nicely done. Your poem is as powerful as the image. Have you visited RosaCobos, also on Redbubble?
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much for your comments….. RoyAl….. and I have gone to check out this amazing woman’s “art”.....thank you for that advice also…
Steve Chapple
Wow! Not much else I can say!
The world of reality has limits; the world of imagination is boundless.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Steve, for the heartfelt comment…and that amazing quote…... (big smiles)
thepaintedsoul
Like a mystic’s vision. Beautiful. Wonderfully done.
Wendy Slee replied
Hi Michael, I am honoured…thank you so much for your kind words…...glad you liked this image…it is one of my all time favourites….
coffeetea
excellent photo art!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Coffeetea! :-))
Judith Oppenhe...
Wendy, this is beautiful. Timely for me too.
Wendy Slee replied
Well, I hope that is a “good” thing in the grand scheme of life…... (smiles)...... thank you so much Judith and I am glad you liked this….. when I created it, it was very “timely” for me too…..
Pamela B
Wendy our brains must be linked somehow lol I don’t know if that’s good for you,, but for me it’s great! I took a picture of some old doors a few weeks ago and couldn’t figure out what even to do with them! Great inspiration you are my friend!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Pamela…...Don’t mind the compliment…he he he I think you might be the one in for a shock if you shared the contents of my mind LMAO…....... I photographed an old neglected house and the open doors were so fascinating with the light coming through, so I understand….. they are inspirational…I have kept so many images to “use later”...... I can’t wait to see what magic you create with your doorways….
Per E. Gunnarsen
WoW…very mysterious and I love the light, excellent work!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much, I think it is the light that makes this one my favourite too…... (smiles)
Peacefulwarrior
Wow…. this is gorgeous…... :))
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much for the “wow”.... ;-)
anaisnais
Powerful poignant piece… Was amased by your artwork then blown away by the verse; how very talented you are!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Anaisnais….you say the nicest things!
C J Hummel - ...
That is awe-inspiring. I love the song/prose too. Great work
Wendy Slee replied
Hey CJ, thank you for your kind words…..
PrincessVicki
Absolutely gorgeous image! I love it! x
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much!! xx
Amber Elizabet...
Wendy this is so fantastic beautiful work
Wendy Slee replied
Amber, I thank you for your wonderful and positive comments on my work…... you lift me up!!!! (hugs)
Amber Elizabet...
aww always welcome Wendy x
Noah .
I love this!!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Noah!
Leah Highland
Love, love, love this Wendy.
Wendy Slee replied
Leah, I am honoured…..as you are so talented…..
Dcraze
what a wonderful image! love it, and the title reveals more about it.
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much…. :-)
DARREL NEAVES
soooooooooperb … the whole lot of ‘em …p
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks heaps…..... (smiles)
C J Lewis
Wonderful work and fantastic words :)
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments…. :-)
blamo
COngrats on your ADAWG feature wendy
Wendy Slee replied
oh wow! I did not know, so thank you so much for telling me!!!!
DALE CRUM
WHAT A PERFECT PIECE both in optic joy-
and in wrenching truth-I just found you-but—I will be back for much more!Eva and Klaus ...
Fantastic idea and work!!!
Wendy Slee replied
Hey Eva and Klaus….thank you so much for viewing and your lovely comments!
jwinman
incredible lighting and smoke effects… very well done!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much…...it is one of my favourites….(smiles)
Misty Lackey
I love this good colors
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Misty… :-)
grimduke1
An amazing image that conjours up all sorts of thoughts and ideas. (l won’t mention what the light might be)
Wendy Slee replied
oh my God…not here, not now….
I have a rule…no trains…no security vehicles….this is a private moment…...LMAO
May the light shine upon you….all ways! lol thanks Grimduke….
Anji Johnston
So stunning
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Anji…... I appreciate your kind words….
Mukesh Srivastava
Stunning thought provoking image!!!!!!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you very much for your kind comment!
Scott d'Almeida
excellent
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much Scott :-))
DanaMS
Just amazing…
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so very much, Dana :-)
SilverQueen
This is brilliant! Love to see it and much more of your work in A Spiritual Walk RB Group! Hugs SQ
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you kind lady for your lovely comments and the invite to your group….... I would love to take a look…...
salsbells69
Congratulations on being nominated for the Pay it Forward Group with this wonderful image :))
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Sal, I am very honoured… :-))
Artual
Wonderful image, congrats!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Artual, it is nice to meet you and I enjoyed seeing some of your own amazing work!
Songwriter
My, this is heavy duty work! A definite favorite. I am so moved by the message and you are one wise soul. Thank you for sharing. :0) Song
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you for this beautiful comment, I am always honoured when my work touches another in such a positive way…. (smiles)
SilverQueen
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much!!!!
wilsonsz
Spectacular image, such a good use of contrast and layering :) Very creative. Well done.
Wendy Slee replied
thank you (smiles)
danita clark
Fantastic creative art
Wendy Slee replied
(smiles)....thank you!