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 
Excellent quote and beautiful image for the background.
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That painting is magical too. (K)
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Thanks – me playing with photography
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I like the results.
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I believe this too.
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Beautiful, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne
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A very insightful quote from the lower-case poet!
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Yes. One of my first poetic loves, lol
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I love this one VJ! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Terri!
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Beautiful share VJ
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Thanks
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Happy New Year, VJ. 🙂 ~ Susan
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Thanks. And to you, Susan
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I like the layered complexity of the graphic.
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I really like the layered complexity of the graphic.
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Thank you
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