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)
One Woman's Quest II 
Very amazing. Wishing you a lovely set of holidays, V.J. 🙂
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Thank you
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I love this ornament!! I’ve never seen anything like it.
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It’s an old one – always a favourite.
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Awww, I love your ornaments, VJ!
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Thanks Eugi.
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Ha! LOVE it!!
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Thanks John.
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Oh, adorable, VJ! But I founda hole in the bird food bag in the garage the other day, and the seeds are leaking out. We have got a mouse restaurant too!
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Oh dear. Not always so good. Thanks
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That’s so awwwdorable! 🙂 ❤
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Isn’t it! Thanks.
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LOL, those darned mice! Your ornaments are adorable V.J.
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Thanks Tina!
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