It began with a Crayon

In ‘98, my art journey began, in a small Kindergarten room

We were all 5-year-olds, small and eager, like sprouts that slowly bloom

And on that day, our teacher brought out new packs of crayons

To give out to each of us, to create our own masterful icon

With a blank sheet before me, and new colors in my hand

I felt the thrill of creation, like nothing I’d felt before, so grand

Little did I know then, that this moment was a start

Of a lifelong passion for art, that would always be in my heart

As I drew and colored, my imagination began to soar

Each stroke of my crayon, opened a new artistic door

And so it began , my love affair with the creative mind

That would inspire me, and guide me, to create something one of a kind

Now, as I look back on that day, so many years gone by

I am grateful for that moment, and the gift it brought to my life

For it was the beginning, of a journey that continues still

To explore, to create, to inspire, and to fulfill

- JV

Lovely Ella 2021