Quietness

Inside this new love, die.

Your way begins on the other side.

Become the sky.

Take an axe to the prison wall.

Escape. Walk out like someone suddenly born into color.

Do it now.

You are covered with thick cloud.

Slide out the side.

Your old life was a frantic running from silence.

The speechless full moon comes out now.

(abridged poem by Rumi)

This mural features a portrait by Berlin Box who lives in Rutland, Vermont with her Mom, Dad and two brothers.

It is located on the back of the Bent Nail Bistro on Elm Street in Montpelier, VT. Completed in November of 2024.

dedicated to the sanctity of childhood.

special thanks to Jesse Jacobs and the Montpelier Public Arts Commission.