violets and forgiveness

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” - Mark Twain
When I saw the 3 words 'bunch of violets' under the poem, I knew violets were to be the creative design behind this page.

Vintage book page "The Last Days of Pompeii", pen & ink, Prismacolor pencils (approx 4.75"x7.25")