Nev finally allowed himself to lay back, cradled by the branches and yellowing leaves of a tree. It'd been days, many days since his journey began. The road had been long and difficult, but he knew the trek would be worth it in the end. Or at least, that's what he was constantly telling himself. As the day's light began to fade, and the sun settled low against the mountains, the tree around him almost seemed to glow. The light was catching so perfectly on the wings of butterflies around him. Surprised, he lifted his hand just in time for one to land on his fingers, and as it did so the weight of his duty and this journey burst forth, and he began to sob...

This is... whew, this is a beautiful piece. And a very emotional one. It resonated with me immediately, the very instant I saw it as a pre-posed sketch from MyLoveless, and I had to have it. And I'm so glad to have it, as odd as that may sound. I've struggled quite a bit this past year with bouts of depression, but more than that I've struggled to hide it. I felt the need to hide it partially because it was somewhat shameful to me, this idea that my life can be so good and yet I can be so sad. I have a wonderful spouse, a beautiful home, loving and genuinely supportive friends, but still I would feel alone and depressed and unsure how to express it.

I'm better now. Improving. There are moments, there will always be moments. But it's important to remember why we're all on this journey, through life. Live in the moment, cherish your loved ones. Keep going, you never know how long you have.

Art by MyLoveless (original posting here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/34034434/ )

Nev the Coyven belongs to me