“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of mine”



The grave of a child is always poignant. Throughout time, special symbolism marks such sites.  This young angel represents the untimely death of an innocent, strewing roses symbolizing the brevity of existence.  Rather than a robe or dress, this cherub wears a dress, perhaps like one worn by the child. I like the intricate detail of the hem/

Trinidad Catholic Cemetery
Trinidad, Colorado
6.20.2008