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)
The knowing of a mother, delightful.
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Yes. So true. Thanks Paul.
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Pleasure VJ
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If I am not accused of blowing my own trumpet, May borns are as distinguished as August borns!😀
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Lol. Naturally!
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😊
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She’s a vivid reminder of my wife Ruth’s strong demeanor
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Lucky you!
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Isn’t that what grandchildren are supposed to do?! 🙂
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Of course. And the babies of the family get away with the most.
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Aww, August is a beautiful name and she is adorable. That’s interesting your sister’s name is June when she was born in September but then June is a lovely name. Thank you for joining in, VJ.
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Thanks Eugi.
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Welcome, VJ.
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Wow! Lovely name for the little lovely one 😃
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Thank you. A different name, but then again, I have a sister June, born in September, lol
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She looks like she’ll keep you on your toes!
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oh yes!
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Aww…she looks so adorable ❤ !
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Thanks, she is!
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Very sweet! Is that second photo August’s Oliver Twist look to get a refill?
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Haha – something like that. Very dramatic
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😀
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