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 
How lovely, VJ!
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😊😘
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Powerful, promising, and perfect!
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Thanks dear Eugi
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Beautiful! I aspire to this!
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Sweet complement, Wynne. Thanks
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Love this . The image the words, perfect
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Appreciate it!
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Powerful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Deborah 💕
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I love the poem and the image in equal measure!
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Thanks Liz. I like how that image turned out.
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You’re welcome, VJ. I think the image is one of your best.
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😘
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Love your poem and message
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Thanks Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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VJ, nicely said. “I simply am.” Thanks for sharing. Keith
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Thanks Keith
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That’s a powerful poem. I can relate, though at times I feel very lost and in need of rescue.
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I know how you feel, but as soon as someone tries to rescue, I retreat. I think kind compassion is always the best. Thanks.
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I like this. Daily we are living the Master Class!
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Yes, we are. Thanks.
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Welcome.
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