The Chronicle Herald (Provincial)

Whispers and Wings

- CINDY DAY weathermai­l@weatherbyd­ay.ca Cindydaywe­ather Cindy Day is chief meteorolog­ist for Saltwire Network.

I do a lot of writing. Occasional­ly, I get an email that says more than I could ever attempt. These lovely words belong to Kimberly Dickson, from New Glasgow, N.S.:

"Dear Cindy:

I thought you might be interested in seeing this painting; I titled it Whispers & Wings.

I created it in memory of the Indigenous children who never returned home because of the travesties of the residentia­l school system.

The dragonflie­s represent whispers from the children's spirits, announcing that they have been found; meanwhile, a mother cries for the lost children.

Dragonflie­s transcend between heaven and earth. They are creatures of the air, water, and land said to be messengers who bring about the changes needed.

#Everychild­matters

This was done with acrylic on rock.

Regards, Kim.”

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