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 
Truly an amazing farewell this is, VJ
Thank you so much for sharing these lovely captures with my challenge 🙂
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The sky never gets boring – a good challenge, Hammad.
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What a wonderful photo VJ, so big and open, and the colours too.
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Thanks Paul.
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Very nice composition
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Beautiful! It takes me to another place in time.
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The simple life. Thanks.
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Yes!
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I like the layers in this photo! A scene you could sit back and gaze at for a while.
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A “postcard day” as my husband would say. Thanks 🙏
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I like that thought! You’re welcome.
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