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)
What a lovely way to start the day. Your painting is beautiful, VJ.
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Thanks Eugi!
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I often have to remind myself to breathe. Trees are our best teachers.
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100% and me too
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Beautiful, V.J. Trees can teach us so much.
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Indeed. Thanks 🙏
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Beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks my friend.
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This post was a beautiful way to start my day. Thank you for the gift!
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My pleasure. Glad it had that effect.
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VJ, you just taught a nice Yoga class. Thanks for the refreshing experience. Keith
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Exactly. Simple and straight to the point. Thanks Keith!
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An important reminder of what the earth does for us each and every day!
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Indeed it does! Thanks.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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A beautiful painting VJ. Love your restful poem
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Thanks Sadje.
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