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)
Beautiful photos, VJ. We get several varieties of birds at our feeder, and my favorites are the brilliant red cardinals.
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We have two families of cardinals this year. They never fail to take my breath away.
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That crowned sparrow is stunning, VJ!
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I think so too. thanks
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For me, my favorite bird is the chickadee because it reminds me of my mother.
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Sweet. They are so cute and fun to watch
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Love your photos, VJ! I’m terrible, terrible at identifying birds. We have a few hummingbirds – they’re easy to identify but we’re also seeing a flurry of finches – I think – with sweet orange creamsicle-like underbellies. Gorgeous! Thanks for these beautiful visuals this morning! 💕
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Thanks Vicki. They bring me such joy.
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Much love to you, my friend! ❤️
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We get some brilliantly colored goldfinches that are always fun to watch, but the cats sit inside and love to be teased by the chickadees that know darned well that the cats are behind the screen and can’t do a darned thing.
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Goldfinches are breathtaking. I believe the chickadees are that smart.
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Lovely birds and great photos
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re most welcome
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Lovely!
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