An incorrigible hagengages my loneliness –like an assassin sniffing outany scent of vulnerability I am lowering standardsthis history of imprisonmentenabling inappropriate openings I cry for new perspectiveponder after boundariesintending to defend Like an unwanted bullseyeI am pursued on repeatmalice considering mea problem to be solved Who is this old womanwhose thoughts are daggerswho calls upon […]
I know that abyss –swallowed up as I waspunch-drunk on darkness Bled as I emerged,each reach a scrape –there was release too Revived now, I honourthat passage, recognizethe making of a woman. (Making of a Woman first appeared here, December 2021. Image: self portrait in ink)
Not much longer… 🙂
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It always feels like forever here, as the cold weather can linger well into May.
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…but there will be many signs of spring long before that, right?! 🌸🐦☀
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We are always optimistic.
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Or at least try to be. 🙂
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lol.
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Gorgeous! ❤
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Thanks.
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Aww yes, the joys of spring. Wonderful photos V.J. for this week 😀
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Thanks Cee.
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Cocky looking little bird. I’d believe him if he says Spring is on the way!!!
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I wouldn’t believe him, he’s a cat bird – suffers confusion, lol.
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So do I! What welcome splashes of color!
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Thanks. Seems so far away….
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It sure does…
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sigh
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