Contemplating risk –a reunion with a former selflooking for an exit When did I become a snakerestrained?When did I become persona non grata? I slither between storiesconvince myself I can flydistraction a ruse I have big cat energyoverstepping boundariessocially adverse A faulty jeweldreaming of abundance but there’s a dragon to disarm My mother’s burden on my […]
When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
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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