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)
A lovely apple eater.
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She’s a cutie for sure. Thanks.
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To yum or not to yum, there’s no question, delightful VJ
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Thanks 😊
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Very welcome VJ
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Mmm, I love hot chocolate. And apples. Lovely take on the prompt!
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Thanks 😊
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Yum yum is right! Beautiful spread! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. My daughter’s touch.
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Hot chocolate in a favorite mug–the perfect Yum!
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