Obsession Or Passion

it was super hard to get there, realities hindered me from grabbing a great opportunity! but after I took a glance at the wondrous artwork - I was awestruck! this is unique beyond imagination! there was no turning back! I was obsessed! problems were endless.. a new foreign country with rigid rules, culture unfamiliar, restricted movement, and most importantly - insurmountable concern about safety.. but I was undaunted! a rare art which has come down for hundreds of years - so delicate and intricate! there was no question of giving up... even if I had to overcome innumerable  hurdles! what are those hurdles compared to what will shine like scintillating stars as my treasure forever? and perhaps will be an unforgettable legacy for my family for generations! those exquisite beauties are tiny, but they are marvels! searched insanely for paints, beads, crystals, laces everywhere! my passionate self ignored all obstacles for days and months, (with butterflies in my stomach). at last...my unwavering persistence rewarded me with unparalleled results.... defying all odds, I created an array of rare artwork - my pride, my passion ~ the showcase of my obsession! March 19, 2021 Inspired by "My Obsession" Poetry Contest Sponsor: Regina Mcintosh Placed Second