perfect blush
across her body,
at first glance
rubble, her surroundings.
she claims her fate,
flourished in yesterday’s lush
and settled where she lay.
map of her journey
located only
on delicate fair skin,
in hot pink scars,
and yet, somehow,
you find her
audacious.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Always audacious Ms Dawn
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I appreciate your encouragement, Mister Cake.
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Always Ms Dawn
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Means a lot to have you near, Mr. Cake
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My pleasure as always Ms Dawn
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I like the contrast between delicate and audacious. We can be both, can’t we?
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Very well done Audacious ~ a poem of strength and beauty, and the line “flourished in yesterday’s lush and settled where she lay.” is how one should live a life 🙂 And then the photograph paralleling your final lines, simply beautiful.
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You’re very sweet in your support of my poetry, my Photographer Philosopher Extraordinaire. There is strength to be found in her. It’s wonderful to feel it and allow the emotion to inspire me. Thank you for your praise. Humbled. Thank you for finding the Audacious in me, Mr. Collis. You have always made me blush. Enjoy your evening. ♡
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I think audacious is a great word. Thanks, Audrey.
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The word audacious has found its way here to this blog a few times over the last 4 1/2 years. Thank you, John
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I’ll keep an eye out for it next time.
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🙂
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Clearly you view her as feminine yet independent and quite comfortable with allegory.
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Yes, I think you have figured me out, Ben. I’m wondering if you approve. I often wonder if I said my thoughts plainly and with courage, if I would be left standing alone in a room (blog) somewhere.
Good to see you, Ben
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I’m wondering why my approval/lack of should be of interest. Independent yes and yet … 🙂
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My apologies, Ben. Your approval or lack of is really only your business. I appreciate you reading.
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I’m not sure we’re communicating very well here. Certainly no apology on your part required. 🙂
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Thank you
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She looks much like my poor plants as Fall nears. They’re sort of bedraggled, yet still clinging to life. None the worse for the wear, you know, kind of like us humans!
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Right, Debbie, my plants, as well. I do enjoy the strength I feel when catching them this way. Thank you ♡
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“audacious” indeed wonderful imagery!
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Aw, I appreciate your encouragement, Neha ♡
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