I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
(Image my own)
One Woman's Quest II 
The last dance!
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Yes! Thanks
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😉
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Going up in a flame comes to mind.
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It does look like that!
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GORGEOUS!
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Thank you!
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Love it! The color contrast is remarkable. 🙂
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome!
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what a beautiful image of the past and the present!
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Thanks!
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🙂
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Very dramatic! I love this! This would be a great photo prompt! 😀 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. The image definitely cries out: define me.
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