“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)
Felt this and great work❤️🔥
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Thank you!
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I love this, VJ! You’re one of the most powerful creators I’ve come across.
P.S. I was wondering why your beautiful blog wasn’t showing up on my feed, until I looked you up and found I must have accidentally unsubscribed! 🤯
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I wondered where you went, although I don’t spend as much time here these days. Thanks
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I’d been offline for a while. 🌹
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So true, VJ, and your drawing is stunning.
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thanks Eugi
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Constant transformation. (K)
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Yes. I know you understand this – it shows in your work
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Stretching is good not only for our bodies but also for our (creative) souls.
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Definitely. Thanks Tanja
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Deep and beautiful!
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Thanks Wynne
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Yes!!
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🙏💕
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Oh….”art demands insight”. Thank you, VJ, for your words and your artwork. 💕
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🙏😘
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Very true.
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🥰
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A profound poem and drawing to match.
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Thank you, Sadje
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You’re welcome my friend
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