“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
I love the inky drinking; that’s really fine drawing, so detailed. I like the haiku, too. Call me impressed.
~Nan
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Thank you, Nan
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I love how the drawing that starts as a line ends as a circle. You are so talented, VJ! Glad you can find a creative pursuit in any position.
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Thanks Wynne!
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A lovely Haiku
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Thank you
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You’re most welcome
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Stunning pairing of drawing and haiku, VJ. You are so talented.
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Thanks so much Eugi
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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What a fun process of creation!
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Thanks Eilene
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Wonderful artwork and haiku! Thanks so much for joining the conversation this week.
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My pleasure. Always enjoy your post.
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I love both the poem and the accompanying drawing! Thank you for sharing a bit of your visual art process, too.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Stunning, VJ! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing. 💕💕💕
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Thank you!
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