Cicadas are one of many species that make multiple visible transformations during their lifespans. The longest living insects, they are symbols of both rebirth and immortality.
drinking deep
of earthy tree sap–
high summer
songs weaving
spells of magical
protection
mysteries
of transparency
and winglight
The word for the Kick About #8 challenge is cicada. What beautiful wings they have.
I first painted the cicada, then glued wax paper down for the wings and embroidered on top.
K. 
Your image is just exquisite. I love the symbolism of this insect.
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Thanks Claudia. The wings wings are exquisite. I’m glad I could capture some of it.
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I love this so much, K. The artwork and the poem. They are magical creatures that do weave spells of magical protection!
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Thanks Jade. They are.
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Lovely, Kerfe! 😀
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thanks!
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You see what so many miss.
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Thanks Jane. So often we don’t even bother to look.
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Could be one reason why so many people are dissatisfied. The stuff they buy can never replace the freebies all around them.
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Excellent mixed media. Perfection. Good enough to eat
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Thanks. Not sure I’m that hungry though…
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Agree with Claudia – exquisite!
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Thanks Charlotte.
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