"A young farm boy told me we were too far north for any roses to survive"

Nineteen year old Ono write and illustrated wrote this telling a story of flowers that were invisible too anyone who didn't pay attention. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it shows a story of hope and creativity and finding beauty in unusual places.

and strangely enough she named the person who could glimpse behind the curtain John, this was ten years prior to her meeting her husband and John is a ubiquitous name but a beautiful coincidence

Many will find this childish and simple, but despite this it drew me in and made me think deeply because of it's simplicity and in moments of nuance she shows beauty and others say that it isn't about talent or eloquence to tell a meaningful and creative story.