Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the canvas filled her with a quiet joy. Maria swirled a brush across the wet paint, feeling her creative energy flow freely. The room felt bright, alive. She felt…complete.

A colossal noise, the sound of splintering wood, made her jump. She rushed to the window, her heart pounding lightly. Mr. Olsen's mighty sequoia, once the pride of his yard, was now on the ground, a tangled mess.

Maria took a deep breath and went outside. "Oh, dear," she said, her voice clear and strong. "Well, that’s a big project. Let's see what we can do." The chance to assist, to create order from chaos, filled her with a quiet satisfaction.