Gemotions

He found it taped to his office door: a vibrant, abstract painting. Mr. Chen recognized the energetic brushstrokes immediately. It was from Emily, a girl he'd always encouraged to embrace her own unique style. She had once been withdrawn, afraid to express herself. The colors in the painting seemed to explode with joy, reflecting a confidence he'd helped her find. He brought the painting inside, and then sat down, feeling… overwhelmed. He found himself studying the work for a long time, trying to understand it.