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)
Mesmerizing 🙂
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You are too kind.
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Very pretty shots!
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Thank you!
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Lovely!
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Thanks!
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WOW. Beautiful!
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Thanks John!
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I admire those that can grow such beautiful flowers and plants.
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Me too…and embarrassed by my weed collection.
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I say, thank goodness for the gardening efforts of others!
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Here, here!
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Pretty color mix, beautifully captured, VJ! Gardening is a time-consumming and never-ending work.
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…and needs a lot of energy, lol.. Thanks Amy.
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Gardening brings me peace. Lovely photos.
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You are lucky to have that skill. Thanks Heather.
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I don’t know about skill, but I love to putter!
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You are miles ahead of me, lol.
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😀
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I’m with you V.J. Not only am I not talented enough, I don’t share the level of commitment necessary to really nourish a garden so I especially enjoy the efforts of others. And let’s be honest – they probably appreciate our appreciation, right?! Beautiful images this week.
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Thanks Tina.
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Beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Deborah.
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Nice photos VJ! I’m not a gardener either.
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Thanks Anne. Glad I’m not alone.
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VJ, nice colors. Keith
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Thanks Keith, such a welcome sight.
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