Tag Archives: society

Masquerade

Posted on January 13, 2018 by anotetohuguette

There you are, standing in your own doorway, barefoot and bereft of hat, crow-black hair shaved close to olive skin – this is the real you, a velvet vision, someone for me to remember when the mask goes on. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged barefoot, castle, dance, dark fairy tale, doors, forest, freedom, life, masks, masquerade, neighbour, reality, self, society, vision | 36 Comments

Illusion

Posted on July 20, 2017 by anotetohuguette

I knew the scar was coming and after three opinions, the surgeon was chosen with care, this one less cavalier, instilling a quiet hope that I might still recognize the face in the mirror. As the shiny scalpel cut away … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged fear, healing, illusion, inner beauty, light, love, mirror, my skin cancer journey, nature, power, society, strength, trees, values, wild | 48 Comments

Realm

Posted on December 13, 2016 by anotetohuguette

Tell me, please, where do you dwell? Is it between soundbites and currency struggling to find your place, your very breath at the edges of the life you were meant to live? Is it between the messy earthly imperfection and … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged armor, books, breath, castle, children, dragon, fairy tale, hawks, heaven, life, poetry, society, time, war, winter | 19 Comments

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Masquerade

Illusion

Realm

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