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)
Excellent snaps!
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Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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Maybe you don’t photograph still lifes often – but you managed beautifully!
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Thank you!
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A bouquet is more than a few. Both exquisite.
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Thanks
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You sure did! I love the flowers in the coffee pot. Nice selections, VJ.
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Thank you!
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I’m delighted you joined us, VJ. I love that first image set against the snowy background. What a great idea! The white tulips are lovely, too.
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Thanks Patti.
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Beautiful flowers VJ 😀 😀
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Thanks Cee!
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I also loved the twinkling bits of snow in your first photo, VJ…such a glittery counterpoint to the lush plants. 🥰
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Thanks Victoria
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That’s what I was going to comment on too! The snow makes the picture seem extra “quiet.”
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🥰🥰🥰
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Thanks
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Especially love the tulips!
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Thanks. I loved them too!
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I particularly like the snow in the background of the first one.
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Thanks. Hope we’ve seen the last of it, lol
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You’re welcome. I think we’ve seen the last of our snow, I’m happy to say.
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It’s in the forecast here again, but surely won’t stay
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I wouldn’t expect so.
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You did indeed VJ! Loved your opener with the snowy background – beautiful!
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Thanks Tina!
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VJ, lovely. Thanks, Keith
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Thanks Keith
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Very nice shots
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re most welcome
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