Contemplating risk –a reunion with a former selflooking for an exit When did I become a snakerestrained?When did I become persona non grata? I slither between storiesconvince myself I can flydistraction a ruse I have big cat energyoverstepping boundariessocially adverse A faulty jeweldreaming of abundance but there’s a dragon to disarm My mother’s burden on my […]
When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful post, V.J. Just love this verse.
“Beauty wraps my heart
in dream-filled ecstasy
paints my hope
with shades of love” ❤
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Thanks Olga.
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I love the way you described the night……..evening is my favorite part of day…..just like you said – the mix of colors.
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Thank you, Wendi
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always my pleasure to visit
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Love ALL of this, especially the first–I would prefer my cataracts keep reality out of focus on a daily basis, hah 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Thanks.
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Most welcome always!
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So melodic VJ and your images work perfectly w your verse
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Thanks Tina.
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VJ, I love the three images you chose to accentuate your words. “The sun serenades my soul.” Terrific end to a wonderful day. Keith
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Thanks so much Keith. Glad you enjoyed
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Lovely! ❤
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Thank you!
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So dreamy all three of your images – and the verse. Beautiful words to beautiful images. The silhouettes standing on the last bridge make the dreaminess even more lovely. Thank you for joining in!
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Loved the prompt! Thanks Leya.
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♥
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