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)
These are wonderful! The second one rivals Ansel Adams. (Immediate gut reaction.)
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Thanks so much, Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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I like your first photo, trees and water what is there not to love. Beautiful photos for this week. Thanks VJ 😀
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Always a pleasure Cee.
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I think my favourite is the Stratford photo.
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Thanks Heather. Mine too.
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You’re welcome.
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Very lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah.
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VJ, I love the black and whites. Keith
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Thanks Keith.
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