This Tuesday’s Petite Pen took first prize in an AllPoetry brevity contest, so I thought I’d re-share it today. The piece takes a close look at a the yin and yang of parenthood. If you feel inspired by the image join me in penning 30 words or less to the painting.
Happy Tuesday!
My Janus Heart
She shadows me.
A forest reflection
birthed in natural light.
She is disbelief.
Fake shrubs,
fading greenery
in the waxy twilight.
Cushions apart:
My mirror
My daughter
My Janus heart
© 2022 | K.Hartless
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
It’s the constant emotional battle with parenting…
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Indeed. If I could only help her avoid my mistakes, but she heads that direction every time. It must be genetic. 🤣
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Love this gorgeous, crisp write!
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Thank you, Jaya. 😁
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Some great vivid contrasts here 🙂
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Thanks, Tom. It’s amazing to think of the shadow a person casts in their lifetime.
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Brevity at its finest. Well done, K.!
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Many thanks, Michelle 😁. A small bite of this topic is all I can stomach usually.
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An amazing write, K. I love that piece.
Two, one
becoming known
into the abyss
a flock of seagulls, flown
down
tepid smiles drown
in place of a heart of tin, and gold
found
My weekly contribution. So much fun. 💜
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I can picture this gorge right there on the couch but also in the hearts of these two separate beings. Your petite pens speak volumes. I’m so lucky to have you writing with me every Tuesday. 💜
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A perfect reflection. I do think these chasms can be profound, especially when they go unacknowledged. Thank you, K, writing with you is always one of my fav writing activities. 💜
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That’s so kind. Mine too. 😁
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This is just so provocative, I also get it. Beautifully worded, Joni
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