Talisman

Samantha Quek Zhi Yin, MA Art Therapy
Singapore

Samantha is a graduate of the Master of Arts in Art Therapy programme at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore.

Accompanying artwork is created by Li June Han (Singapore).

When the unspoken sounds

Artwork by Li June Han. Mixed media on 3x4” canvas.

It is louder than the words speak

Like the ringing siren

That alarms our soul

And wakes our senses

What could that be

A sound of mystery

On a mystical sea

Like red riding hood

Running through the rustling leaves

The sight of the shadow

And a view of dead breeze

What is that smell

So distinct, distasteful

And unfamiliar

It makes the stomach weak

A predicament she sense

A wolf in hiding

Amongst one of those trees

where the leaves were fearful

And dropped like soul-less meat

Beware be prudent

Don’t walk where the path

Is sprinkled easily with colourful treats

The temptation is tough

But the fall is tougher

And it’ll make you weak

Walk the other route

Where the road is clear

And the sun is beaming

She’ll know it when she sees

Her steps will be lighter

And she’ll walk fearless

Her faith restores indeed

The weather has resumed its brightness

And she can now hear

The birds chirping

And the green leaves fluttering

Amidst the calm breeze

The life that stopped

Is now back breathing

Let’s live and let peace