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Attention Picture Book writers! There's an incredible retreat happening in January with an outstanding faculty including R. Gregory Christie, Sally M. Kim, Melissa Manlove, Katrina Moore, and the unstoppable Lola M. Schaefer! It's called New Year, Renewed in Writing. I wish I could attend, but DH and I have our annual trip to the Florida Keys in January. Fingers crossed the timing works with YOUR schedule.
So, I've been going through some difficult stuff lately—an old business partnership dissolving. I was "done dirty," and the best thing, the only thing to do was cut ties and move on.
No doubt it's from that space where this week's ArtSpeak: PICASSO poem started. The portrait is of one of Picasso's mistresses, Dora Maar. Picasso sees what he sees, but what's she thinking, really? She may be sad, but she also looks like a woman who may be thinking of ways to save herself.
You Can't Take from Me
you can't take from me
the mountains
you can't take from me
the breeze swaying pines
and when the sky
fills with proclamations—
impossible! impossible!
you can't take from me
that ripening voice inside
murmuring
maybe
- Irene Latham
It's difficult to cut ties, but sometimes we need to do it. Your poem is so empowering and hopeful. You've got this! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of "that ripening voice", Irene. Wishing that for every woman! Sorry for your trouble, yet it seems you've handled it well! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the tough times, cutting ties is never easy. Your poem is defiant and hopeful, reclaiming your power. Love it!
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