Forgiveness

Wendy  Slee

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 as

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Forgiveness by Wendy  Slee
Forgiveness by Wendy  Slee
  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Ooooooooooo very mysterious – amazing lighting and effects – Love this Wendy

  • Chanel2

    Chanel2

    Lovely work Wendy.

  • Stuart Chapman

    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

    Virginia McGowan

    wonderful Wendy fabulous image.

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    This is incredibly beautiful Wendy. I love the title.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    oh I just love this one Wendy – stunning!

  • ferndesign

    ferndesign

    stunning work love it

  • dehk

    dehk

    :D now i gotta do a Unforgiven?

    Powerful image, beautifully composed

  • Christina Martin

    Christina Martin

    Love this Wendy

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch

    awesome graphic!

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Nicely blended images, excellent artwork.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    oh love the mystery behind this-what’s behind that door- fabulous colors and lighting add to the effect

  • frogster

    frogster

    Wendy this is such a powerful image, great work

  • LinMorin

    LinMorin

    Wendy not only is this image amazing, the whole concept is soooo cool!!!!

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Awesome image Wendy!!. great blending work!!. I love the mystery of it, its very intriguing.. Heavens door is open in forgiveness..

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Superb!!!!! Great use of light and your blending is sooooo amazing! Love the tones

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    lovely effects Wendy, love how you dream these up!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic work

  • Coralie Plozza

    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

    peterhoenderdos

    Is that what behind the door?
    Great shot

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    A wonderful thought-provoking image Wendy. bravo

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    Wendy, this is great stuff. I love the thought that went in this composition

  • Basia McAuley

    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

    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

    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

    Phil Threlfall

    Very powerful Wendy

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    So very powerful, yet so very emotive!!! Superb!!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wowsers! What a fantastic image!!!

  • blamo

    blamo

    this says to me walk through the trapdoor of your mind …................. brilliant

  • Imber

    Imber

    Really awesome.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    awesome work Wendy, very cool and very atmospheric

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    great image wendy love it

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    great imagery, stunning effects.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Amazing work!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow powerful and amazing a fav !

  • WarHammer

    WarHammer

    outstanding work here,..... Fav’ed!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

    .WARHAMMER*.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work, well done

  • Shane Walton

    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

    H M Bascom

    The door is open. Cross the threshold and accept forgiveness. Great work

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    superb creation Wendy
    and something i shall like from all my bubble friends
    xo

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Wendy this is absolutely amazing..I want to jump into your image and walk through that door…glorious!!!

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    interesting…..like meditating mood image…my fav

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Great treatment, beautiful colors!

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Fantastic image, Wendy. Powerful, provocative, amazing! Superb work!!!

  • vonne

    vonne

    Really amazing work!

  • Martie Venter

    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

    PNFdeb

    excellent and forgiveness is the key to everything isnt it… I love how beautiful you are and it shines in your work.

  • Irish

    Irish

    BEAUTIFUL
    : http://www.redbubble.com/products/configure/3203696

  • S.I. Sheehan

    S.I. Sheehan

    This is a powerful image filled with the Spirit of love….. Excellent conceptual piece….. ~S

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    Wow. Fantastic!
    What a great concept. Your work is amazing.

  • Birgitta

    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

    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

    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

    Kelly J

    How the heck did I miss this!!!! Beautiful….just beautiful…. you are so clever!

  • Julie Marks

    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

    David Stuart

    Oh I love this piece Wendy.

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow – you’re creative!! Another beautiful piece!

  • Joe  Mortelliti

    Joe Mortelliti

    Dramatic and moody creation,look great Wendy

  • Madeline M  Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    Wonderful work Sunshiine my friend ! You go girl !

  • Biswajit Pandey

    Biswajit Pandey

    Beautiful idea and excellent presentation.

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb

    I love seeing the door is still open…. fabulous dear lady

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    great work wendy, well done

  • jase8812

    jase8812

    Nice work ,well done.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    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

    Joanne Bradley

    Awesome image! Congrats on making homepage!

  • Maya -

    Maya -

    Hi Wendy, congats on making home page with your fab image.

  • Makakushi

    Makakushi

    Epicly powerful and very capturing!!! Great work!!!

  • Virginia McGowan

    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
  • CrystalNoellyn

    CrystalNoellyn

    absolutely wonderful. this is just amazing. going into favs…

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba...

    Congratulations on being featured on the homepage. This is wonderful work.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Congrats on home page wendy, woohoo!!!

  • AmyX

    AmyX

    This is amazing, so mystic and creative, how did you create this??

    amyx

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Congratulations on Home Page! Beautiful image Wendy.

  • iffymood

    iffymood

    stunning work.

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    love love love this image ~ !!! just stunning Wendy ~ well deserving of being posted on the home page :) xx

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Loving your images, inspirational works of art!!! Such clever concepts and outcomes!

  • Elizabeth Austin-Craig

    Elizabeth Aust...

    This jumped right out at me, I love it!

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    Now this is an amazing and stunning image ! Brillant work!

  • Shanna S.

    Shanna S.

    Beautiful image… Where there is darkness there is light to be found. Amazing.

  • Gr8teful

    Gr8teful

    I like this because it looks like the door is opening to forgiveness, beautiful.

  • linaji

    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

    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

    Alessandro Pinto

    Enchanting, beautiful and powerful image !

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thankyou….most sincerely… :-)

  • WayoftheWarrior

    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
  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you!

  • Michael Oubridge

    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

    helene ruiz

    fascinating work!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thanks so much, Helene! :-)

  • kenspics

    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

    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

    jaycee

    I am seriously in love with this.

  • Wendy Slee replied

    What a wonderful compliment…thank you so much!! hugs!

  • James Knowles

    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

    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

    Gene Praag

    This is stunning Wendy…..What a powerful image!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Hey Gene, thank you so much…..glad you liked it! :-))

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Beautiful and spiritual. “As God close one door he opens” another perhaps

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    Of course! (I had never thought of this image like that, but your words are perfect!!) Thank you Mike! :-)

  • dairygirl08

    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

    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

    Al Williscroft

    Wow this one is amazing!!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you so much Al….

  • Caroline Evans (caux)

    Caroline Evans...

    I DO LOVE THIS WORK

  • Wendy Slee replied

    I am honoured….thank you.

  • myimages

    myimages

    very powerful and intresting, lovely lighting, amazing work

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you so much!

  • Marinapallett

    Marinapallett

    amazing shot ;0)

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you Marina! :-)

  • Heidi Norman

    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

    Pinkpapayabec

    Lovely! I had to read that more than once too!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you so much!

  • * RoyAllenHunt *

    * 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

    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

    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

    coffeetea

    excellent photo art!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you so much Coffeetea! :-))

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    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

    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

    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

    Peacefulwarrior

    Wow…. this is gorgeous…... :))

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you so much for the “wow”.... ;-)

  • anaisnais

    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 -  Foxfire Gallery

    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

    PrincessVicki

    Absolutely gorgeous image! I love it! x

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you so much!! xx

  • Amber Elizabeth Fromm Donais

    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 Elizabeth Fromm Donais

    Amber Elizabet...

    aww always welcome Wendy x

  • Noah .

    Noah .

    I love this!!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you Noah!

  • Leah Highland

    Leah Highland

    Love, love, love this Wendy.

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Leah, I am honoured…..as you are so talented…..

  • Dcraze

    Dcraze

    what a wonderful image! love it, and the title reveals more about it.

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you so much…. :-)

  • DARREL NEAVES

    DARREL NEAVES

    soooooooooperb … the whole lot of ‘em …p

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thanks heaps…..... (smiles)

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Wonderful work and fantastic words :)

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comments…. :-)

  • blamo

    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

    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 Weber-Wanjek

    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

    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

    Misty Lackey

    I love this good colors

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you Misty… :-)

  • grimduke1

    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

    Anji Johnston

    So stunning

  • Wendy Slee replied

    Thank you Anji…... I appreciate your kind words….

  • Mukesh Srivastava

    Mukesh Srivastava

    Stunning thought provoking image!!!!!!

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you very much for your kind comment!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you so much Scott :-))

  • DanaMS

    DanaMS

    Just amazing…

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you so very much, Dana :-)

  • SilverQueen

    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

    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

    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

    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

    wilsonsz

    Spectacular image, such a good use of contrast and layering :) Very creative. Well done.

  • Wendy Slee replied

    thank you (smiles)

  • danita clark

    danita clark

    Fantastic creative art

  • Wendy Slee replied

    (smiles)....thank you!

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