Tainted Canvas (2020) Movie Script
1
(shouting)
(playing)
That's disgusting.
Leave me alone!
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Bell rings)
(Car Engine)
(Car door shuts)
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Welcome my love!
(Laughs)
Aunty
Come here!
(Laughs)
How are you?
I'm fine thank you.
Welcome! Welcome!
Oh my lovely niece...
I'm so sorry.
I had to run to the Bank
to do something.
You know how this
country is now.
I know Aunty.
It's fine.
You look amazing.
It's so good to see you.
Thank you.
Welcome! Welcome!
Please brings her things,
bring her luggage.
Let's go inside.
It's good to see you.
When I heard that
you were coming...
Yeah?
I had some clothes made for you.
Trust you Aunty!
And in your favourite colour too!
I trust you!
(Crickets chirping)
Morayo!
Look at this girl.
You this girl!
Where have you been?!
Where have you been?
If something had happened to you...
What was I going to
tell your father?!
My teacher didn't let me
go after school.
Why?
What did you do?
He tried it again.
But this time I had sand.
He called me a witch and
locked me in the class drawer
He tried it again and
called you a witch?
Why are you lying?!
Why won't he lock
you in wherever?
Because you're always lying.
I'm not lying!
Ola said it, David said it.
He tried it again!
So now you're lying
on Ola and David?
Do you want me to send you away?
No mummy please.
What do you want?!
Do you want me to send you away?
Do you know what the time is?
Mummy, please I won't do it again.
Please don't send me away.
Please don't send me away.
Mummy please
Leave me alone!
If anyone sees me now they'll think
I'm a wicked person.
I won't do it again. -
Look at you with those huge eyes!
You simply want your father
to take you away
That's what you want.
Big eyes!
Don't look at me
with those witches eyes!
Get up!
I've been so worried about you!
My mind hasn't been at rest.
Just move!
Liar!
(Sobbing)
Hi Aunty.
My love.
If there's anything
you have missed...
I know it's your mother's chinchin.
Oh yes.
(Laugh)
Rose was, is a good baker.
Oh my gosh.
Hmmm
(laugh)
Thank you Aunty.
How is she?
She's had the surgery.
They took most of it out but
We'll see.
Well I hope her Doctor knows
what he's doing.
She's in one of the best hospitals.
But you know the thing
became very aggressive.
We will see her tomorrow.
(Scoffs)
What's wrong?
Nothing, Aunty.
Aunty where's my step dad?
He's not here anymore.
He left your mother.
He couldn't handle it anymore.
Who could blame him?
My darling.
Yes Aunty.
Everything your Mum did to you.
Every single thing your Mum
did to you
I know about all of it.
But I beg you in the name of God.
My love...
Please forgive her.
Mum, look, look, look.
Owww! Mummy.
Is that better?
Where does it hurt?
Every individual has the opportunity
to be a masterpiece.
A baby is born with
a clean white canvas...
Full of unlimited opportunities.
But an adult has a paint
box of experiences...
Of many colours that
change their picture over time.
Depending on the brushes
used during their life's painting...
(Bell rings)
Some are left with
a beautiful work of art...
Whilst others are grotesque...
Tainted.
My painting has been exactly that.
Since I was a little girl...
Others have had control
over the paintbrush of my life.
(Music Playing)
(singing)
Omo naija sauce no be small o
Yansh round like potatoe
I don't blame you.
You wan chop?
Come chop!
You get money,
no be charity.
Na expensive shit
Na wetin Fela talk.
I bring firewood.
(Phone Rings)
Ray Ray.
Um...
I just had an episode.
Oh.
What happened?
Wait wait wait,
let me turn the music down.
What happened?
So I was painting nicely...
And then that awful teacher, like...
Popped into my head.
I've just made a
complete mess of the...
You need to chill.
I'm gonna lock up here
And I'm gonna come
and see you, ok?
No no, It's okay.
I'll come to you.
Is that alright?
Ok, alright.
Ok, I'll see you soon, okay?
(Scoffs)
(Door chimes)
Sorry to bother.
Bother?
(laughs)
Really?
Anyway, I've got some kush,
with some sage...
Nibbles, a bottle of drink.
You're so silly
We can talk, we can twerk.
(laughs)
Sit down.
How was your day?
Oh my God, it was horrendous.
I mean there was this
client who thought that...
I live on fresh air.
Did you tell her
do I live on fresh air?
Basically.
(Laughing)
Oh my God!
Like come on, really?
You want to pay half?
After six hours?
(Hisses)
Cheeky
Anyway
Anyway
So tell me...
Why don't you want to
call that Toks guy again?
I didn't say that.
Well you insinuated it.
Yeah but I didn't say it.
Hmmm potatoe potato.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Cheers to life...
And hot guys.
(Laughs)
And terrible clients, right?
(Laughs)
Do I live on fresh air?
Literally, do I live on Fresh air?
(Laughs)
Mummy, help me.
Why are you doing this?
Hmm yes, she's young and supple.
Stop touching me!
Calm down sweetheart.
(Footsteps)
Nightmare again?
Yeah, I'm sorry about this.
It's ok.
No, it's not ok, Eze.
It's not ok!
It's ok.
It's ok.
(Drawer shuts)
(Phone Vibrates)
Hello?
Hello, Morayo.
Morayooluwa.
Hello??
Morayooluwa!
Can you hear me? -
Can you hear me?
It's your mum.
Hello.
Hi Josie, it's Rayo.
Hi...
Uhmm...
Yeah no, just calling to find out if
today is the submission deadline.
Ok
And it's 7pm right?
Ok...
No no, all good I will
get it to you asap.
Yeah...
Ok, thank you.
Bye.
Oh my God, Rayo.
Rayo, just paint.
How hard can it be?
Just... paint.
You know...
Let Mama U just take control...
And draw inspiration
from her and paint.
Oh God, what am I going to do?
Talking to yourself again?
Haha very funny.
(laughs)
I see you're off work today.
No...
Courts is holding the fort for me.
Oh ok.
Mmm hmn.
You need me today.
Don't get gay on me, please.
And I have proper coffee.
Oh my God!
Not any of that doodoo water
you're used to consuming.
Eze doodoo water... really?
Yes darling, doodoo water.
I mean I am still alive,
it's not that bad.
Barely... barely.
I come up here to center...
Well at least try to center myself.
I like these pants.
If only your face looked
as happy as these pants
(laughing)
Seriously, Eze.
Stroke you.
What time is it due?
7 pm tonight.
You'll get it done
Oh Eze, I don't know.
I might just give them something
I've already done, like...
Hmm, your choice
I think all your work is
amazing by the way...
So whatever you give them,
you'll get the grant.
Just let Mama Universe
take the wheel.
Yes, Mama U!
Please help me!
I need you.
Anywaywhat is it?
What's what?
I know there's something
you're not telling me...
So what... is it?
How the hell do you do that?
I'm gifted.
So spill
My Aunt called yesterday.
She uhh
Apparently, my Mum
isn't doing too well.
The cancer is like...
I don't know really bad or something.
Basically, she was asking
if I could come visit
(Scoffs)
Yah!
And are you?
No!
Ray
Eze, I can assure you the last
thing Rose wants... is to see me.
Ray...
No I'm not going.
Like
I know it's scary
but she's your Mum.
Your aunt called you for a reason.
When will there be a better time for
you to go and tell her how you feel?
You want me to go to Nigeria
to tell my mum...
that she had no business
having children.
Ray
And that she is the cause of
all this hurt and pain and anger...
I have felt and still feel
and I'm trying to hide?
Yeah no, I don't think so.
Ray
Eze, I don't want to
keep talking about it, ok.
I have enough on my plate,
I just want to...
Get this painting done
and keep it moving.
Well,
I just don't want you
to end up like her.
Here.
Can you get Josie to call
me when she gets it, please?
Yeah, that's ok,
that should be fine.
And be careful with it, ok?
Dude, two hands come on!
Precious cargo.
(Phone Vibrates)
Good afternoon Ma.
Good afternoon my dear.
Can we go in?
She was just taken
to intensive care.
Why... what happened?
Uhm, I'm not sure but
please take a seat...
I'll get a Doctor to attend to you.
Ok, let's go.
(Crying)
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Crying)
Do you want to suck?!
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Crying)
(Crying)
Uhm... Mrs Bisi Johnson?
This way please.
(Monitor Beeps)
Oh my Sister!
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Are you ok?
I know that this is a
lot for you to take in.
The cancer was very aggressive.
But somehow we managed to get it all.
But will it come back?
Only time will tell.
Jesus have mercy!
Is she present?
If by present, do you
mean can she hear you?
Yes... very well in fact.
But she can't respond to you.
But I would suggest
that you talk to her...
Read to her..sing to her.
Anything that is familiar to her.
It will help with her recovery.
Excuse me
Oh Jesus
Oh sorry, I need to take this.
Thank you Doctor.
You're welcome Ma
Thank you.
My Sister.
Morayooluwa...
Why don't you do
as the Doctor said.
Talk to her.
I have some errands to run.
I'll send the driver for you later.
(Ambulance Siren)
(Ambulance Siren)
(Indistinct distant Chatter)
What am I doing here?!
(Deep Sigh)
You know I remember
when you used to model.
(Scoffs)
Isn't karma a bitch?!
I wish you loved me
as much as I loved you.
But you couldn't even say it.
I swear I could have killed her
right there and then, E.
Wow.
Wish I was there with you
but you need to do this yourself.
I know
Hmm... you called Toks yet?
No...
Focus huh?
Yeah... something like that.
That's fair
But don't leave it too late.
Hmm.
Anyway I have to go.
I'm helping Aunty Bisi with dinner.
You know how it is
Ahh ok...
Thinking of you.
I love you.
Yeah you too.
(Bell rings)
Disgusting!
It's equal to minus 4.
And 'X' is 3.
What is the value of 'Y'?
Huh?
What's the value of 'Y'?
What's the value of 'Y'?
Minus 10.
Where are your manners?
Minus 10..Sir
Come back here let me
teach you some manners!
Hurry up!
Everybody put your heads down.
Put your heads down!
You're a very naughty girl,
you know.
These your eyes
You've bewitched me.
(Grunts)
What's this?
Sand Sir!
Okay...
Okay...
I'll show!
(Screams)
Put me down!
(Laughing)
(Screams)
Did I not tell you to
put your heads down?!
Let me go!
Shut up!
Stop it! Please!
Get in there!
(Banging on Door)
Let me out!
This is what happens to
rude disobedient children!
Let me out!
(Banging on Door)
I hate that man so much.
Thank you for letting me out.
Ola said he did it to her as well.
I think you should
tell your mum again.
She doesn't care.
Why did you cut your hair?
Because I don't want
them to look at me.
See you tomorrow.
What did I do with them?
What did I do with them?
(Deranged laugh)
(Sketching)
(Laughs)
Your Father would absolutely
take you away...
If he saw your hair like this.
Sorry Mummy.
Morayo...
Yes Mummy?
Mummy is very very sick, ok?
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
Hmm?
Huh?
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
Huh?
Yeah...
Huh?
Good.
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Car horn)
This way.
(Music)
Where's your Boss?
Boss you have a customer!
Go and buy me stout!
You've finally come
to your senses, right?
Come closer!
Go with him, I'm here.
What?
I've already paid a deposit!
Go. I'll be here, ok?
It's fine
Morayo.
Mummy is very very sick.
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
It's ok.
You'll be ok.
You'll be alright.
(Exclaims)
Come on, get up.
Get up and get dressed.
Get up.
Is this how I told you
to arrange the rack?
Tony! Tony!
Tony, what I saw inside there
is not how it's supposed to be!
You could have been more gentle!
What is funny?!
What is funny?!
Stupid whore!
God will punish you!
What are you looking at?!
What are you looking at?!
I will slap you!
I will destroy your whole shop!
Is it because...
I will come back
to destroy this shop!
I will come back
to destroy this shop!
This is not the end.
Oh my God, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry Ma.
It's ok, It's ok.
How is she?
All her vitals are normal.
OkThank you so much.
Thank you Ma.
And the Lord said
let there be light.
And then there was light.
Right!
Let's bring you back to life.
(Chuckles)
I remember this day
I really wanted to go with you.
And after I cried for like what,
a million hours?
You finally said yes.
Oh I was so elated.
I would get to go with my
mum on a modeling shoot.
(chuckles)
That was a good day.
Ooohh
Now this... is one of
my favourite photos of you.
And not just because I got
to do your hair but you know...
That may be the reason.
(chuckles)
You looked so worried.
I was so afraid to ask
you what was wrong.
(Pearls scatter)
You're the one that
made me this way!
Give me back my money!
Give me my money!
Give me back my money!
Get lost!
Don't touch me.
Give me my money you fool!
Wicked man!
(Sobs)
You know the way women are.
Yes Ma'am.
But never mind.
I think she needs it.
She loves art.
She'll agree.
You think so Ma'am?
Trust Me.
If you just wait
here for me, ok?
Ok Ma'am.
Rayo.
Sorry my love.
Hi Aunty.
You've been here all day.
Come on get up.
Go get some fresh air.
Have a drink.
Do something, ok?
Ok Aunty.
I'll take over ok, my love?
Thank you.
Take your time, ok?
Don't rush.
(Indistinct Chatter)
Doctor Fola.
Oh Ms Bakari.
Uhh Rayofor the
hundredth time...
Just... Rayo.
Uhh... Rayo.
Were you leaving?
Uhh yeah... long day.
Aunty Bisi is going to take
the night-shift so...
Just going to take a break.
That's good.
Good... good.
Ok
Y... you seem like a
very good daughter
Oh, I try..
You're spending so
much time with your mum
Must be tiring.
Well...
I feel like you need
some time off
You know
Yeah that's true.
I do.
You should go out.
I mean Friday night, Lagos...
It's incredible you should
really see the city.
I mean you're young
And who would I go with?
You?
Well...
Ummno..I should go home.
I'm really tired.
I, I, have a friend...
Who's opening an exhibition in Ikoyi...
it's art.
You'd really like it...
your Aunt said that you love Art.
Did she now?
Yes
What type of Art is it?
I have no idea.
I know absolutely
nothing about Art.
But I'm pretty sure
that you'd like it.
It's Nigerian Art.
If this helps,
the artist is from Benin.
Hmm
You don't like Nigerian Art?
No no, it's not that,
it's just
Ok... coolwell
(Chuckles)
Awesome, hmm... 8 o'clock?
Perfect.
Or 8:02 if...
Doctor Fola, 8'oclock is perfect.
8 O'clock is fine?
I'll pick you up at 8
Ok...
Sorry... I'm actually
going that way...
Please
Hey.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Excuse me, I need to take this.
Oh that's fine.
Everything ok?
Yeah... everything is fine,
it's just some family stuff.
A bit vague.
You know, I just...
I really want to enjoy this evening.
I get that... sure.
So what do you think?
About the painting?
Yeah.
I love it
(laughs)
The colours, the texture...
The patterns.
Kinda reminds me of a
German Expressionist painting.
Hmm
I think it's interesting.
(Chuckles)
Sorry, what's funny?
Umm, you said the word 'Interesting'.
Yes and?
Ok, I have this friend and he
He had quite a bit
to say about people...
who described art as 'Interesting'.
Pray tell, what did this friend say?
Well...
he said that people who
described art as 'Interesting'...
Really don't know
that much about art.
Well you can tell your friend
that he has no idea about art...
And he's an arrogant piece of...
Woah woah.
It's just art.
And I was just joking.
(laughs)
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Thank you for an
amazing evening.
I had an amazing time.
It was my absolute pleasure.
Yeah mine too.
Umm, so...
I guess I'll see you tomorrow.
Yeah, yeah
See you tomorrow.
Hey!
Oh hi!
How are you doing?
Very well thanks.
And you?
I'm good.
Listen, umm...
thanks for last night.
It was my absolute pleasure.
You know I was thinking, you...
You should open a Gallery.
I mean you know
so much about art.
I never considered that.
Really?
Yeah!
Yeah, I don't know, it's just...
You seem to just...
light up around art.
(Chuckle)
Rayo, Listen umm
I'm...
I just want to apologise for
what happened... last night.
Oh gosh no no no,
it's fine, it's fine.
Ok...
I shouldn't have assumed...
Fola, it's fine seriously.
It's fine
Ok?
Ok
Have you emm... seen
Rose today at all?
No I haven't.
I was actually on my
way to see her now
Ok...
Can I come with you?
Oh please.
Ok.
By all means.
Let me help you up
Thank you.
Was she ever on anti-depressants?
Why do you ask?
Well...
Nurse, her file please.
Thank you.
The way her heart is responding
to the chemotherapy...
It's...
I don't know.
We've seen a few anomalies
that we're not too sure of.
To be honest with you I
don't reallyremember
You!
Don't touch me, Nurse!
It's fine.
Mrs Adekunle...
Here
Mrs Adekunle...
You gave us quite a fright...
How are you feeling now?
My head is heavy.
How's your body feeling?
Water.
Nurse! Get her some water
Dreams do come true
I checked her obs
and they're fine.
But we'll be keeping
her for a few days...
Just to observe
before we release her.
Hmn
(sigh)
I noticed that you
and your Mum are...
Not on the best of terms.
(distant phone ring)
Is it that obvious?
Well, I'm...
I'm going to need you
to take it easy on her
At least while she's recovering.
I won't kill her
if that's what you mean.
(Nervous chuckle)
Rayo
If you need someone to talk to...
I'm here.
(Singing)
Eh! My God is good!
Ah! Doctor Fola!
You have done it!
Thank you!
God will bless you for me.
Amen ma'am.
And you as well ma'am
I can see her, right?
Please go ahead.
Thank you!
Well at least you've put a
smile on someone's face.
(Chuckle)
I tryI do try...
II guess I'll see
you around then.
Sureand thank you.
You're welcome.
Bye.
Morayooluwa.
Good evening Aunty.
Ah! Oh my oh my.
I remember this night!
This was your mother's...
first modeling gig
She was on her way to the top!
Ah!
Hmmm...
And then...
That dreadful night happened
And it changed everything.
Grandpa's death?
My Mother...
She blamed Rose.
She didn't say it..
But she truly believed that...
If he hadn't supported her...
If he wasn't supporting her...
He wouldn't have
had a show to attend.
He would have been home...
Safe.
She didn't say it
But she said it
That broke Rose.
That was the beginning
of her depression.
Wow!
Oh!
This night was a great night!
(chuckles)
It was a great night!
This was... 5 years
after I hadn't seen her.
5 years?!
After she moved
out of the house.
(laugh)
BISI!
Oh my God!
What are you doing here?!
I came with my friends!!
Your friends?
Yes! Come and meet them.
Hello.
Name is Rose, Rose.
(chuckles)
Are you serious?!
Everybody my sister
is getting married!!!
(CHEER)
DRINKS ON ME!!
THANK YOU!
Tunde!
You look like you're
having a good time.
I am and I'm very happy.
Right, what can I get you?
2 shots.
And 1 beer for my sister.
2 shots and 1 beer coming up.
Please make her beer light.
Here you go.
You're actually in my way.
I know.
That was the first time
your mother fell in love.
And this one?
It is actually one of my favourites.
The only picture... of your father...
That your mother kept.
This picture...
And these pearls... he gave to her.
How come?
She felt betrayed.
Well, what did she expect
after she cheated on him.
My dear...
Depression can alter one's reality
to the point of no return.
She felt... betrayed.
She saw him as her only
chance of getting better.
But after she had you...
She just got worse.
Postpartum depression?
We didn't
If only we knew.
(Sniffles)
We had no clue.
(Sniffles)
We thought she was just...
Selfish
Careless...
(cries)
The only thing I knew
was that she loved you.
Aunty, you don't know that.
I do...
(sobbing)
I can't keep doing
this to my daughter
I can't keep doing this...
The abuse at the store.
Was the last straw.
I called her, I said to her
She had to send you to
your father whatever the cost.
You deserved a better life,
and she agreed, we both knew.
She said she would
do whatever it took
(Sniffles)
And so she started
prostituting herself
Just to gather enough money.
Different guys
And her husband.
I remember they fought a lot.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me!
Give me my money!
Bloody prostitute!
Morayooluwa.
(sniffs)
Aunty what are you doing?
I beg you in the
name of your mother.
I beg you in the
name of our Ancestors.
Morayo.
Forgive us.
Please my child...
One thing I want you to do...
Do not allow your past...
To determine your future, my child...
I beg you, I beg you.
I beg you.
Do not allow what
your mother did to you...
Destroy you like it
destroyed her, Morayooluwa.
I beg you please, Morayooluwa.
(sobs)
Ok Aunty.
It's ok
Well well!
(Chuckle)
Aunty Chef!
Thanks to Youtube.
(Chuckle)
Who's making you smile?
Just a friend, in London
How about Dr Fola?
Don't you like him?
Yeah, Fola is nice
(Chuckle)
I'm just tired.
I feel like I want to get over
all the bad stuff that's happened...
Before even focusing on...
Love.
(Chuckle)
Potential love...
Hmmnn...
Or romance.
Yeah.
(chuckles)
Just pick one guy!
Pick one!
Alright Aunty!
(chuckles)
I'm going to get ready, ok?
Ok Aunty.
(Laugh)
Thank you.
She wants answers.
Who?
Morayooluwa.
She needs some answers
My Sister.
Talk to her.
Did she ask you anything?
My Sister, she didn't.
She didn't ask me.
I'm not just telling
you for the sake of it.
I just know.
I'm also a mother, you know.
My Sister...
If you don't speak to her...
She won't be able to
move forward in life.
My Sister set her free.
Let her have peace of mind.
Give her an opportunity to enjoy life.
Don't let those that
try to hinder her life win.
My Sister...
My Sister...
I use hands of kinship to beg you.
I'm using the breasts
of our mother that...
We sucked from together
as kids to beg you.
I've heard you.
My sister, I beg of you.
I've heard you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I'm begging you.
Thank you.
(crying)
It's okay.
(sobbing)
It's okay...
Should I call her in?
Let me call her in.
I've heard you.
Thank you My Sister.
Your wisdom will thrive till old age.
Rayo!
Come!
(Exclaims)
Thank you so much.
Thanks.
I umm, made it...
(chuckles)
Thank you.
How are you doing today?
Sorry...
Thank you Aunty.
I can do it myself.
Oh Ok...
I can do it myself.
Ok
I will go and get one
of the Nurses, yeah?
Ok Aunty.
My Sister
Be gentle.
Please.
Thank you.
Thank you Aunty.
How is it?
(bangs)
Water.
Thanks.
(slurps water)
(burps)
Too much pepper.
Oh, sorry...
Thank you.
Sorry..umm...
Can I ask you something?
I'm not going anywhere.
(Distant Ambulance Siren)
Did you love me?
I gave birth to you.
Yes but... did you love me?
Before all of this... before...
England, before everything...
Because I've been doing
a lot of thinking...
And crying...
And wondering how...
If you loved me...
You wouldn't have allowed
all of these things to happen.
Because you'd have
to be pretty evi-
I didn't want you!
I didn't want you.
(tuh)
All the... cooking...
Hmn...
Talking.
I don't want it.
I still don't want you!
I don't deserve
to be your mother.
So
I'm very sure.
(sniffles)
Ah!
Nurse!
Nurse!
Nurse!
Morayo!
My love!
Someone help me call Morayo
If somebody can call
my daughter, please.
Nurse!
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Michael...
Michael, make her come back.
(Heaves)
Jesus!
(Singing)
I forgive you.
Say hi to Dad for me.
(sweeping)
I have something for you.
Oh yeah?
What's this?
She wrote your name
under her life insurance.
It all goes to you.
There's more...
For my child...
I love you.
Please don't hate me.
I pray that one day...
But...
You'll be able to forgive me.
I told you.
I told you she loved you.
But I..I..don't understand Aunty
But I don't...
(sobs)
(sobs)
As I put the finishing touches
on my mother's painting...
I am reminded of one of my
favourite poems by Ademi.
A tale birthed from pain...
The beauty formed in darkness...
A myriad of emotions
too murky to explore.
As the Oyster and her pearl...
Share a story of hope.
Hi Josie...
It's Rayo
Yes, I'm very well, thank you.
Umm...
I was just wondering if it was
possible to swap my painting?
I just finished one and
Yeah... It's titled Rose.
Yours was tainted.
Mine was tainted.
Oh ok...
But without you knowing...
You taught me how to
take control of the brush.
And rework my painting to
create the beautiful masterpiece...
I want for my life.
And for that...
I thank you.
Earth to earth...
Ashes to ashes...
Dust to dust.
Your spirit lives on
To be.
(shouting)
(playing)
That's disgusting.
Leave me alone!
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Bell rings)
(Car Engine)
(Car door shuts)
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Welcome my love!
(Laughs)
Aunty
Come here!
(Laughs)
How are you?
I'm fine thank you.
Welcome! Welcome!
Oh my lovely niece...
I'm so sorry.
I had to run to the Bank
to do something.
You know how this
country is now.
I know Aunty.
It's fine.
You look amazing.
It's so good to see you.
Thank you.
Welcome! Welcome!
Please brings her things,
bring her luggage.
Let's go inside.
It's good to see you.
When I heard that
you were coming...
Yeah?
I had some clothes made for you.
Trust you Aunty!
And in your favourite colour too!
I trust you!
(Crickets chirping)
Morayo!
Look at this girl.
You this girl!
Where have you been?!
Where have you been?
If something had happened to you...
What was I going to
tell your father?!
My teacher didn't let me
go after school.
Why?
What did you do?
He tried it again.
But this time I had sand.
He called me a witch and
locked me in the class drawer
He tried it again and
called you a witch?
Why are you lying?!
Why won't he lock
you in wherever?
Because you're always lying.
I'm not lying!
Ola said it, David said it.
He tried it again!
So now you're lying
on Ola and David?
Do you want me to send you away?
No mummy please.
What do you want?!
Do you want me to send you away?
Do you know what the time is?
Mummy, please I won't do it again.
Please don't send me away.
Please don't send me away.
Mummy please
Leave me alone!
If anyone sees me now they'll think
I'm a wicked person.
I won't do it again. -
Look at you with those huge eyes!
You simply want your father
to take you away
That's what you want.
Big eyes!
Don't look at me
with those witches eyes!
Get up!
I've been so worried about you!
My mind hasn't been at rest.
Just move!
Liar!
(Sobbing)
Hi Aunty.
My love.
If there's anything
you have missed...
I know it's your mother's chinchin.
Oh yes.
(Laugh)
Rose was, is a good baker.
Oh my gosh.
Hmmm
(laugh)
Thank you Aunty.
How is she?
She's had the surgery.
They took most of it out but
We'll see.
Well I hope her Doctor knows
what he's doing.
She's in one of the best hospitals.
But you know the thing
became very aggressive.
We will see her tomorrow.
(Scoffs)
What's wrong?
Nothing, Aunty.
Aunty where's my step dad?
He's not here anymore.
He left your mother.
He couldn't handle it anymore.
Who could blame him?
My darling.
Yes Aunty.
Everything your Mum did to you.
Every single thing your Mum
did to you
I know about all of it.
But I beg you in the name of God.
My love...
Please forgive her.
Mum, look, look, look.
Owww! Mummy.
Is that better?
Where does it hurt?
Every individual has the opportunity
to be a masterpiece.
A baby is born with
a clean white canvas...
Full of unlimited opportunities.
But an adult has a paint
box of experiences...
Of many colours that
change their picture over time.
Depending on the brushes
used during their life's painting...
(Bell rings)
Some are left with
a beautiful work of art...
Whilst others are grotesque...
Tainted.
My painting has been exactly that.
Since I was a little girl...
Others have had control
over the paintbrush of my life.
(Music Playing)
(singing)
Omo naija sauce no be small o
Yansh round like potatoe
I don't blame you.
You wan chop?
Come chop!
You get money,
no be charity.
Na expensive shit
Na wetin Fela talk.
I bring firewood.
(Phone Rings)
Ray Ray.
Um...
I just had an episode.
Oh.
What happened?
Wait wait wait,
let me turn the music down.
What happened?
So I was painting nicely...
And then that awful teacher, like...
Popped into my head.
I've just made a
complete mess of the...
You need to chill.
I'm gonna lock up here
And I'm gonna come
and see you, ok?
No no, It's okay.
I'll come to you.
Is that alright?
Ok, alright.
Ok, I'll see you soon, okay?
(Scoffs)
(Door chimes)
Sorry to bother.
Bother?
(laughs)
Really?
Anyway, I've got some kush,
with some sage...
Nibbles, a bottle of drink.
You're so silly
We can talk, we can twerk.
(laughs)
Sit down.
How was your day?
Oh my God, it was horrendous.
I mean there was this
client who thought that...
I live on fresh air.
Did you tell her
do I live on fresh air?
Basically.
(Laughing)
Oh my God!
Like come on, really?
You want to pay half?
After six hours?
(Hisses)
Cheeky
Anyway
Anyway
So tell me...
Why don't you want to
call that Toks guy again?
I didn't say that.
Well you insinuated it.
Yeah but I didn't say it.
Hmmm potatoe potato.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Cheers to life...
And hot guys.
(Laughs)
And terrible clients, right?
(Laughs)
Do I live on fresh air?
Literally, do I live on Fresh air?
(Laughs)
Mummy, help me.
Why are you doing this?
Hmm yes, she's young and supple.
Stop touching me!
Calm down sweetheart.
(Footsteps)
Nightmare again?
Yeah, I'm sorry about this.
It's ok.
No, it's not ok, Eze.
It's not ok!
It's ok.
It's ok.
(Drawer shuts)
(Phone Vibrates)
Hello?
Hello, Morayo.
Morayooluwa.
Hello??
Morayooluwa!
Can you hear me? -
Can you hear me?
It's your mum.
Hello.
Hi Josie, it's Rayo.
Hi...
Uhmm...
Yeah no, just calling to find out if
today is the submission deadline.
Ok
And it's 7pm right?
Ok...
No no, all good I will
get it to you asap.
Yeah...
Ok, thank you.
Bye.
Oh my God, Rayo.
Rayo, just paint.
How hard can it be?
Just... paint.
You know...
Let Mama U just take control...
And draw inspiration
from her and paint.
Oh God, what am I going to do?
Talking to yourself again?
Haha very funny.
(laughs)
I see you're off work today.
No...
Courts is holding the fort for me.
Oh ok.
Mmm hmn.
You need me today.
Don't get gay on me, please.
And I have proper coffee.
Oh my God!
Not any of that doodoo water
you're used to consuming.
Eze doodoo water... really?
Yes darling, doodoo water.
I mean I am still alive,
it's not that bad.
Barely... barely.
I come up here to center...
Well at least try to center myself.
I like these pants.
If only your face looked
as happy as these pants
(laughing)
Seriously, Eze.
Stroke you.
What time is it due?
7 pm tonight.
You'll get it done
Oh Eze, I don't know.
I might just give them something
I've already done, like...
Hmm, your choice
I think all your work is
amazing by the way...
So whatever you give them,
you'll get the grant.
Just let Mama Universe
take the wheel.
Yes, Mama U!
Please help me!
I need you.
Anywaywhat is it?
What's what?
I know there's something
you're not telling me...
So what... is it?
How the hell do you do that?
I'm gifted.
So spill
My Aunt called yesterday.
She uhh
Apparently, my Mum
isn't doing too well.
The cancer is like...
I don't know really bad or something.
Basically, she was asking
if I could come visit
(Scoffs)
Yah!
And are you?
No!
Ray
Eze, I can assure you the last
thing Rose wants... is to see me.
Ray...
No I'm not going.
Like
I know it's scary
but she's your Mum.
Your aunt called you for a reason.
When will there be a better time for
you to go and tell her how you feel?
You want me to go to Nigeria
to tell my mum...
that she had no business
having children.
Ray
And that she is the cause of
all this hurt and pain and anger...
I have felt and still feel
and I'm trying to hide?
Yeah no, I don't think so.
Ray
Eze, I don't want to
keep talking about it, ok.
I have enough on my plate,
I just want to...
Get this painting done
and keep it moving.
Well,
I just don't want you
to end up like her.
Here.
Can you get Josie to call
me when she gets it, please?
Yeah, that's ok,
that should be fine.
And be careful with it, ok?
Dude, two hands come on!
Precious cargo.
(Phone Vibrates)
Good afternoon Ma.
Good afternoon my dear.
Can we go in?
She was just taken
to intensive care.
Why... what happened?
Uhm, I'm not sure but
please take a seat...
I'll get a Doctor to attend to you.
Ok, let's go.
(Crying)
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Crying)
Do you want to suck?!
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Crying)
(Crying)
Uhm... Mrs Bisi Johnson?
This way please.
(Monitor Beeps)
Oh my Sister!
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Are you ok?
I know that this is a
lot for you to take in.
The cancer was very aggressive.
But somehow we managed to get it all.
But will it come back?
Only time will tell.
Jesus have mercy!
Is she present?
If by present, do you
mean can she hear you?
Yes... very well in fact.
But she can't respond to you.
But I would suggest
that you talk to her...
Read to her..sing to her.
Anything that is familiar to her.
It will help with her recovery.
Excuse me
Oh Jesus
Oh sorry, I need to take this.
Thank you Doctor.
You're welcome Ma
Thank you.
My Sister.
Morayooluwa...
Why don't you do
as the Doctor said.
Talk to her.
I have some errands to run.
I'll send the driver for you later.
(Ambulance Siren)
(Ambulance Siren)
(Indistinct distant Chatter)
What am I doing here?!
(Deep Sigh)
You know I remember
when you used to model.
(Scoffs)
Isn't karma a bitch?!
I wish you loved me
as much as I loved you.
But you couldn't even say it.
I swear I could have killed her
right there and then, E.
Wow.
Wish I was there with you
but you need to do this yourself.
I know
Hmm... you called Toks yet?
No...
Focus huh?
Yeah... something like that.
That's fair
But don't leave it too late.
Hmm.
Anyway I have to go.
I'm helping Aunty Bisi with dinner.
You know how it is
Ahh ok...
Thinking of you.
I love you.
Yeah you too.
(Bell rings)
Disgusting!
It's equal to minus 4.
And 'X' is 3.
What is the value of 'Y'?
Huh?
What's the value of 'Y'?
What's the value of 'Y'?
Minus 10.
Where are your manners?
Minus 10..Sir
Come back here let me
teach you some manners!
Hurry up!
Everybody put your heads down.
Put your heads down!
You're a very naughty girl,
you know.
These your eyes
You've bewitched me.
(Grunts)
What's this?
Sand Sir!
Okay...
Okay...
I'll show!
(Screams)
Put me down!
(Laughing)
(Screams)
Did I not tell you to
put your heads down?!
Let me go!
Shut up!
Stop it! Please!
Get in there!
(Banging on Door)
Let me out!
This is what happens to
rude disobedient children!
Let me out!
(Banging on Door)
I hate that man so much.
Thank you for letting me out.
Ola said he did it to her as well.
I think you should
tell your mum again.
She doesn't care.
Why did you cut your hair?
Because I don't want
them to look at me.
See you tomorrow.
What did I do with them?
What did I do with them?
(Deranged laugh)
(Sketching)
(Laughs)
Your Father would absolutely
take you away...
If he saw your hair like this.
Sorry Mummy.
Morayo...
Yes Mummy?
Mummy is very very sick, ok?
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
Hmm?
Huh?
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
Huh?
Yeah...
Huh?
Good.
(Indistinct Chatter)
(Car horn)
This way.
(Music)
Where's your Boss?
Boss you have a customer!
Go and buy me stout!
You've finally come
to your senses, right?
Come closer!
Go with him, I'm here.
What?
I've already paid a deposit!
Go. I'll be here, ok?
It's fine
Morayo.
Mummy is very very sick.
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
Do you want to help
Mummy to get better?
It's ok.
You'll be ok.
You'll be alright.
(Exclaims)
Come on, get up.
Get up and get dressed.
Get up.
Is this how I told you
to arrange the rack?
Tony! Tony!
Tony, what I saw inside there
is not how it's supposed to be!
You could have been more gentle!
What is funny?!
What is funny?!
Stupid whore!
God will punish you!
What are you looking at?!
What are you looking at?!
I will slap you!
I will destroy your whole shop!
Is it because...
I will come back
to destroy this shop!
I will come back
to destroy this shop!
This is not the end.
Oh my God, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry Ma.
It's ok, It's ok.
How is she?
All her vitals are normal.
OkThank you so much.
Thank you Ma.
And the Lord said
let there be light.
And then there was light.
Right!
Let's bring you back to life.
(Chuckles)
I remember this day
I really wanted to go with you.
And after I cried for like what,
a million hours?
You finally said yes.
Oh I was so elated.
I would get to go with my
mum on a modeling shoot.
(chuckles)
That was a good day.
Ooohh
Now this... is one of
my favourite photos of you.
And not just because I got
to do your hair but you know...
That may be the reason.
(chuckles)
You looked so worried.
I was so afraid to ask
you what was wrong.
(Pearls scatter)
You're the one that
made me this way!
Give me back my money!
Give me my money!
Give me back my money!
Get lost!
Don't touch me.
Give me my money you fool!
Wicked man!
(Sobs)
You know the way women are.
Yes Ma'am.
But never mind.
I think she needs it.
She loves art.
She'll agree.
You think so Ma'am?
Trust Me.
If you just wait
here for me, ok?
Ok Ma'am.
Rayo.
Sorry my love.
Hi Aunty.
You've been here all day.
Come on get up.
Go get some fresh air.
Have a drink.
Do something, ok?
Ok Aunty.
I'll take over ok, my love?
Thank you.
Take your time, ok?
Don't rush.
(Indistinct Chatter)
Doctor Fola.
Oh Ms Bakari.
Uhh Rayofor the
hundredth time...
Just... Rayo.
Uhh... Rayo.
Were you leaving?
Uhh yeah... long day.
Aunty Bisi is going to take
the night-shift so...
Just going to take a break.
That's good.
Good... good.
Ok
Y... you seem like a
very good daughter
Oh, I try..
You're spending so
much time with your mum
Must be tiring.
Well...
I feel like you need
some time off
You know
Yeah that's true.
I do.
You should go out.
I mean Friday night, Lagos...
It's incredible you should
really see the city.
I mean you're young
And who would I go with?
You?
Well...
Ummno..I should go home.
I'm really tired.
I, I, have a friend...
Who's opening an exhibition in Ikoyi...
it's art.
You'd really like it...
your Aunt said that you love Art.
Did she now?
Yes
What type of Art is it?
I have no idea.
I know absolutely
nothing about Art.
But I'm pretty sure
that you'd like it.
It's Nigerian Art.
If this helps,
the artist is from Benin.
Hmm
You don't like Nigerian Art?
No no, it's not that,
it's just
Ok... coolwell
(Chuckles)
Awesome, hmm... 8 o'clock?
Perfect.
Or 8:02 if...
Doctor Fola, 8'oclock is perfect.
8 O'clock is fine?
I'll pick you up at 8
Ok...
Sorry... I'm actually
going that way...
Please
Hey.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Excuse me, I need to take this.
Oh that's fine.
Everything ok?
Yeah... everything is fine,
it's just some family stuff.
A bit vague.
You know, I just...
I really want to enjoy this evening.
I get that... sure.
So what do you think?
About the painting?
Yeah.
I love it
(laughs)
The colours, the texture...
The patterns.
Kinda reminds me of a
German Expressionist painting.
Hmm
I think it's interesting.
(Chuckles)
Sorry, what's funny?
Umm, you said the word 'Interesting'.
Yes and?
Ok, I have this friend and he
He had quite a bit
to say about people...
who described art as 'Interesting'.
Pray tell, what did this friend say?
Well...
he said that people who
described art as 'Interesting'...
Really don't know
that much about art.
Well you can tell your friend
that he has no idea about art...
And he's an arrogant piece of...
Woah woah.
It's just art.
And I was just joking.
(laughs)
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Thank you for an
amazing evening.
I had an amazing time.
It was my absolute pleasure.
Yeah mine too.
Umm, so...
I guess I'll see you tomorrow.
Yeah, yeah
See you tomorrow.
Hey!
Oh hi!
How are you doing?
Very well thanks.
And you?
I'm good.
Listen, umm...
thanks for last night.
It was my absolute pleasure.
You know I was thinking, you...
You should open a Gallery.
I mean you know
so much about art.
I never considered that.
Really?
Yeah!
Yeah, I don't know, it's just...
You seem to just...
light up around art.
(Chuckle)
Rayo, Listen umm
I'm...
I just want to apologise for
what happened... last night.
Oh gosh no no no,
it's fine, it's fine.
Ok...
I shouldn't have assumed...
Fola, it's fine seriously.
It's fine
Ok?
Ok
Have you emm... seen
Rose today at all?
No I haven't.
I was actually on my
way to see her now
Ok...
Can I come with you?
Oh please.
Ok.
By all means.
Let me help you up
Thank you.
Was she ever on anti-depressants?
Why do you ask?
Well...
Nurse, her file please.
Thank you.
The way her heart is responding
to the chemotherapy...
It's...
I don't know.
We've seen a few anomalies
that we're not too sure of.
To be honest with you I
don't reallyremember
You!
Don't touch me, Nurse!
It's fine.
Mrs Adekunle...
Here
Mrs Adekunle...
You gave us quite a fright...
How are you feeling now?
My head is heavy.
How's your body feeling?
Water.
Nurse! Get her some water
Dreams do come true
I checked her obs
and they're fine.
But we'll be keeping
her for a few days...
Just to observe
before we release her.
Hmn
(sigh)
I noticed that you
and your Mum are...
Not on the best of terms.
(distant phone ring)
Is it that obvious?
Well, I'm...
I'm going to need you
to take it easy on her
At least while she's recovering.
I won't kill her
if that's what you mean.
(Nervous chuckle)
Rayo
If you need someone to talk to...
I'm here.
(Singing)
Eh! My God is good!
Ah! Doctor Fola!
You have done it!
Thank you!
God will bless you for me.
Amen ma'am.
And you as well ma'am
I can see her, right?
Please go ahead.
Thank you!
Well at least you've put a
smile on someone's face.
(Chuckle)
I tryI do try...
II guess I'll see
you around then.
Sureand thank you.
You're welcome.
Bye.
Morayooluwa.
Good evening Aunty.
Ah! Oh my oh my.
I remember this night!
This was your mother's...
first modeling gig
She was on her way to the top!
Ah!
Hmmm...
And then...
That dreadful night happened
And it changed everything.
Grandpa's death?
My Mother...
She blamed Rose.
She didn't say it..
But she truly believed that...
If he hadn't supported her...
If he wasn't supporting her...
He wouldn't have
had a show to attend.
He would have been home...
Safe.
She didn't say it
But she said it
That broke Rose.
That was the beginning
of her depression.
Wow!
Oh!
This night was a great night!
(chuckles)
It was a great night!
This was... 5 years
after I hadn't seen her.
5 years?!
After she moved
out of the house.
(laugh)
BISI!
Oh my God!
What are you doing here?!
I came with my friends!!
Your friends?
Yes! Come and meet them.
Hello.
Name is Rose, Rose.
(chuckles)
Are you serious?!
Everybody my sister
is getting married!!!
(CHEER)
DRINKS ON ME!!
THANK YOU!
Tunde!
You look like you're
having a good time.
I am and I'm very happy.
Right, what can I get you?
2 shots.
And 1 beer for my sister.
2 shots and 1 beer coming up.
Please make her beer light.
Here you go.
You're actually in my way.
I know.
That was the first time
your mother fell in love.
And this one?
It is actually one of my favourites.
The only picture... of your father...
That your mother kept.
This picture...
And these pearls... he gave to her.
How come?
She felt betrayed.
Well, what did she expect
after she cheated on him.
My dear...
Depression can alter one's reality
to the point of no return.
She felt... betrayed.
She saw him as her only
chance of getting better.
But after she had you...
She just got worse.
Postpartum depression?
We didn't
If only we knew.
(Sniffles)
We had no clue.
(Sniffles)
We thought she was just...
Selfish
Careless...
(cries)
The only thing I knew
was that she loved you.
Aunty, you don't know that.
I do...
(sobbing)
I can't keep doing
this to my daughter
I can't keep doing this...
The abuse at the store.
Was the last straw.
I called her, I said to her
She had to send you to
your father whatever the cost.
You deserved a better life,
and she agreed, we both knew.
She said she would
do whatever it took
(Sniffles)
And so she started
prostituting herself
Just to gather enough money.
Different guys
And her husband.
I remember they fought a lot.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me!
Give me my money!
Bloody prostitute!
Morayooluwa.
(sniffs)
Aunty what are you doing?
I beg you in the
name of your mother.
I beg you in the
name of our Ancestors.
Morayo.
Forgive us.
Please my child...
One thing I want you to do...
Do not allow your past...
To determine your future, my child...
I beg you, I beg you.
I beg you.
Do not allow what
your mother did to you...
Destroy you like it
destroyed her, Morayooluwa.
I beg you please, Morayooluwa.
(sobs)
Ok Aunty.
It's ok
Well well!
(Chuckle)
Aunty Chef!
Thanks to Youtube.
(Chuckle)
Who's making you smile?
Just a friend, in London
How about Dr Fola?
Don't you like him?
Yeah, Fola is nice
(Chuckle)
I'm just tired.
I feel like I want to get over
all the bad stuff that's happened...
Before even focusing on...
Love.
(Chuckle)
Potential love...
Hmmnn...
Or romance.
Yeah.
(chuckles)
Just pick one guy!
Pick one!
Alright Aunty!
(chuckles)
I'm going to get ready, ok?
Ok Aunty.
(Laugh)
Thank you.
She wants answers.
Who?
Morayooluwa.
She needs some answers
My Sister.
Talk to her.
Did she ask you anything?
My Sister, she didn't.
She didn't ask me.
I'm not just telling
you for the sake of it.
I just know.
I'm also a mother, you know.
My Sister...
If you don't speak to her...
She won't be able to
move forward in life.
My Sister set her free.
Let her have peace of mind.
Give her an opportunity to enjoy life.
Don't let those that
try to hinder her life win.
My Sister...
My Sister...
I use hands of kinship to beg you.
I'm using the breasts
of our mother that...
We sucked from together
as kids to beg you.
I've heard you.
My sister, I beg of you.
I've heard you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I'm begging you.
Thank you.
(crying)
It's okay.
(sobbing)
It's okay...
Should I call her in?
Let me call her in.
I've heard you.
Thank you My Sister.
Your wisdom will thrive till old age.
Rayo!
Come!
(Exclaims)
Thank you so much.
Thanks.
I umm, made it...
(chuckles)
Thank you.
How are you doing today?
Sorry...
Thank you Aunty.
I can do it myself.
Oh Ok...
I can do it myself.
Ok
I will go and get one
of the Nurses, yeah?
Ok Aunty.
My Sister
Be gentle.
Please.
Thank you.
Thank you Aunty.
How is it?
(bangs)
Water.
Thanks.
(slurps water)
(burps)
Too much pepper.
Oh, sorry...
Thank you.
Sorry..umm...
Can I ask you something?
I'm not going anywhere.
(Distant Ambulance Siren)
Did you love me?
I gave birth to you.
Yes but... did you love me?
Before all of this... before...
England, before everything...
Because I've been doing
a lot of thinking...
And crying...
And wondering how...
If you loved me...
You wouldn't have allowed
all of these things to happen.
Because you'd have
to be pretty evi-
I didn't want you!
I didn't want you.
(tuh)
All the... cooking...
Hmn...
Talking.
I don't want it.
I still don't want you!
I don't deserve
to be your mother.
So
I'm very sure.
(sniffles)
Ah!
Nurse!
Nurse!
Nurse!
Morayo!
My love!
Someone help me call Morayo
If somebody can call
my daughter, please.
Nurse!
Morayooluwa!
Morayooluwa!
Michael...
Michael, make her come back.
(Heaves)
Jesus!
(Singing)
I forgive you.
Say hi to Dad for me.
(sweeping)
I have something for you.
Oh yeah?
What's this?
She wrote your name
under her life insurance.
It all goes to you.
There's more...
For my child...
I love you.
Please don't hate me.
I pray that one day...
But...
You'll be able to forgive me.
I told you.
I told you she loved you.
But I..I..don't understand Aunty
But I don't...
(sobs)
(sobs)
As I put the finishing touches
on my mother's painting...
I am reminded of one of my
favourite poems by Ademi.
A tale birthed from pain...
The beauty formed in darkness...
A myriad of emotions
too murky to explore.
As the Oyster and her pearl...
Share a story of hope.
Hi Josie...
It's Rayo
Yes, I'm very well, thank you.
Umm...
I was just wondering if it was
possible to swap my painting?
I just finished one and
Yeah... It's titled Rose.
Yours was tainted.
Mine was tainted.
Oh ok...
But without you knowing...
You taught me how to
take control of the brush.
And rework my painting to
create the beautiful masterpiece...
I want for my life.
And for that...
I thank you.
Earth to earth...
Ashes to ashes...
Dust to dust.
Your spirit lives on
To be.