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 
Yes!! And I couldn’t have put that into words so I’m so grateful that you did!
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Thanks Wynne
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Gorgeous, VJ! Your creativity never fails to astound me!
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Thanks dear friend.
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Love, love, love the sentiment and the artwork, VJ. 🥰
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🙏😊
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Ah, yes. Here’s to the riches!!
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Right?! A gold mine to writers
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And that vein never runs out!
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Yes. This.
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😊
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Well said. And I really like the art!
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Thanks Sarah. Hope you enjoy this sunny day!
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