Uncertain Fate

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.

14 responses to “Uncertain Fate”

John

“Her Growth Is My Decay”, had me think that this is the chain of life.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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Tom

Very poignant portrayal here – great depiction of that uncertainty the future holds 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Yes, one thing’s for certain with this one, it’s going to be a whirlwind.
  
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  1. Tom
    
    Plenty of vivid descriptions that stand out here in so few words – great writing!
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Thanks, Tom. 💜Daughters will do that to you. A lot happening in a few words, that is.
    
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johnlmalone

a lovely and disturbing poem; I wish I could write to this — and if I can I will post 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  I’ve seen you nail disturbing. I think you’ve got this. 😂 No pressure.
  
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fleur de douleur – Out of the Cave

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abigfatcanofworms

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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yourplateormine967244485

Very nice, I took ballet years ago and I am so partial to ballet portraits! Thank you for sharing! 🩰💝✨

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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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writingwhatnots

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:

Pas de deux

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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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