It's not that some shouldn't have been born but more like it takes longer for some to find their role or purpose. Cut and hidden cutie mark suggests that what it shows is not necessarily the destiny. But that's rather a case of interpretation or maybe of not accepting one's fate. Wings that are supposed to be glorious and impressive are devastated like hopes of impressing, of fulfilling the expectations. But the hardest critics are us, never satisfied with what has been accomplished, always striving for more and pushing further. Self acceptance is hard at times but is necessary. Cuts on the arm suggest that it is not yet achieved but they seem to be a way of achieving it at the same time. Accepting what has been done and what it brings, making it easier.

Purposeless is a wrong word, especially in that case. More like still searching for a purpose that is out there. Not all find it fast, not all find it easy. That's what makes it worth looking for. Only difficult journeys are worth the effort.



From technical point of view this drawing is great, pose, shading and the light show lots of emotion put into it. Wings look painful, they really show what devastation is. Just like the wrapped cutie mark. Cuts look irritating, getting infected a bit. Tears and expression combined with the whole scenery and the blood pouring down make it look just like it is supposed to. I have not yet seen such use of strong light in your works and it is well executed, makes some room for more than one interpretation.

This is a high quality picture and considering it is a vent it may suggest you are growing stronger still, are able to better deal with events.