Cusp

gaia mouse sources of inspiration January 12, 2021 1 Minute

At the cusp of getting old

I painted

a self-portrait.

Appropriately

it was Fall.

Crimson and gold leaves

swirl around me

in the painting.

My face is lined,

my shoulders tense,

my eyes squint in pain.

I hold a mask

before me

of a young woman

with blushing cheeks.

Published by gaia mouse

I am a writer, painter, potter, and photographer. I was drawn to writing late in life due to my professional life as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). This led me to an interest in language, social communication, and writing. I believe creativity heals ourselves and our society, and is a way to find an ethical, sustainable future. View all posts by gaia mouse

Published January 12, 2021

2 thoughts on “Cusp”

Donna Godlove says:

January 13, 2021 at 12:58 PM

Wow! When are you going to publish these?

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1. gaia mouse says:
  
  January 13, 2021 at 3:56 PM
  
  Thank you again for supporting me. Let Puffin Publishers know I’m open to an offer. (just joking about the last part)
  
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