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 
❤ A life lesson best learned early! Love the image too, VJ!
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Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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That’s an important realization and conclusion. I also like what you (or AI) did to the photo.
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Thanks Tanja. No AI on this one, lol
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In that case, I like it even better! 😊
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Excellent advice!
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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Yes, yes, yes! And thank you for being a person who encourages me on my path, VJ!
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Such a pleasure! The gratitude mutual, Wynne
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I love the image!!
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😊🙏
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