[New post] Washed Ashore

VJ posted: " Was willing to settleeven before casting off -anchor-less, with no compassto guide me, nor oar to steer Left fate to the currents -a vessel adrift, naïve -trusted those with powerto rescue me, unaware... of the target vulnerabilitymade of me, t" One Woman's Quest Washed Ashore VJ Jul 29 Click here to listen to an audio clip. Was willing to settle even before casting off - anchor-less, with no compass to guide me, nor oar to steer Left fate to the currents - a vessel adrift, naïve - trusted those with power to rescue me, unaware... of the target vulnerability made of me, that sharks circle wayward boats, certain of a catch No wonder, when finally I came ashore, wrecked, I had lost faith in love, turned hope to cynicism Had failed to register the dangers of sailing into uncharted waters, without a life preserver Ignorant of the skills I needed to stay afloat and safe, in a sea where discernment saves lives. (Washed Ashore first appeared here in July of 2018. Edited. Image my own) Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from One Woman's Quest. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://vjknutson.org/2023/07/29/washed-ashore-3/

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