Care for a petite pen? Très bien for a busy Tuesday. This one calls for 25 words or less to the painting by Tony Hinchcliff. I must admit, I thought of my daughter all grown up when I saw this painting, and so this vignette attempts to capture her wild ways. Please feel free to join me in some brevity. If you post to your own page, be sure to pingback here for all to enjoy.
Happy Tuesday!
Uncertain Fate
Late bloomer
dances en pointe,
gills of pleated tulle,
an angel wing mushroom.
Her growth is my decay
and to employ her aide
uncertain fate.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
“Her Growth Is My Decay”, had me think that this is the chain of life.
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Well, in a way, as she ages, I’m withering, I suppose…. A bit of a mushroom imagery as she grows off the wood, that is I guess me. 🤨not sure about that last but. Thanks, John.
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Very poignant portrayal here – great depiction of that uncertainty the future holds 🙂
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Yes, one thing’s for certain with this one, it’s going to be a whirlwind.
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Plenty of vivid descriptions that stand out here in so few words – great writing!
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Thanks, Tom. 💜Daughters will do that to you. A lot happening in a few words, that is.
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a lovely and disturbing poem; I wish I could write to this — and if I can I will post 🙂
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I’ve seen you nail disturbing. I think you’ve got this. 😂 No pressure.
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I love
gills of pleated tulle,
an angel wing mushroom.
Her growth is my decay
Just perfect!
Here’s mine. https://outofthecave.blog/2022/06/01/fleur-de-douleur/
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Very nice, I took ballet years ago and I am so partial to ballet portraits! Thank you for sharing! 🩰💝✨
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You’re very welcome. My daughter is enjoying ballet. I’m not sure it will stick, but she is happy to flitter about in her costume.
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Swan Lake is one of the last performances I saw before lockdown in the UK. Your Petite Pen captures so much K – watching our children as they develop, what that means about our role in their lives, etc. – Sigh ❤
Here’s my belated attempt:
https://writingwhatnotsblog.wordpress.com/2022/06/03/pas-de-deux/
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Thank you kindly, Marion. I’ve never seen live ballet. I can only imagine how stunning it would be and seeing my daughter learn the art of dance, I can appreciate the beauty even more.
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