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 
Beautifully penned, V.J. Our expressions sometimes are a better reflection of how we feel.
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Yes, they are. Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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Wonderful words and images V.J.
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Thank you!
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VJ, this is so spot-on! I’m exhausted by all the words (spoken, written) – your third image says it all so elegantly! That furrowed brow is the best icon yet for COVID Coping! Leave it to kids to not cover up reality.
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Kids do tell it the way it is. Thanks Jazz.
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Well said, Jazz!
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I agree. Simplicity is called for.
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Wonderful expressions for this week. Love your photos.
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Thank you Cee!
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So true! Beautifully done! ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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I agree! The images and words are beautifully done.
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Amen! ❤
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Thanks Liz!
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You’re welcome, V.J.!
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