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 
Insightful and mind-stirring, VJ! Positivity is wonderful but we have to take action to make it work.
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Absolutely. Thanks
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Most welcome.
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Beautiful
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome
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VJ, only awareness and action. We need to stand up to name calling, denigration, bullying and assault. It matters not if they have notorious names like Putin, Kim, Trump, DeSantis, Johnson, etc. Keith
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Amen to that
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Wow – that is thought-provoking and beautiful. Leaning in towards what frightens me saves me.
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Oh, good one, Wynne.
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Yes, so true. I agree with Liz it gave me pause to think. Perhaps not enough action on my part.
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A therapist once counselled that instead of focusing on the trauma, take inventory of your resourcefulness – a good way to flip the equation
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This is so inightful (and sobering) it gave me pause. You’re right that mere positivity isn’t enough to save us.
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No it is not.
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