AFTER A FEW FAULT-STAFS

one night in Atlanta,i realized, i was at my limit,when i was laying on the floor and crying to some billy joel song.not one of my prouder moments.

Yah Michael.. it has been sometime as to have to undergo the chance of the chance.. 10 years of bliss.. and I am so darn pleased!

Linaji, Have you been saving up all this wonderful work? Incredible image and poem, with a lot of truth to be told. I’ve pretty much grown out of the need to alter my reality!! I enjoy awareness too much!! :>)

Yes, I believe the drink is the mask she was hiding behind!! :>)

O that was clever writing my dear, Yea once most of us over indulged as some sort of I am of age and I rein… Hence the mask… But those whom know in self destruction escape and become better through age..

a powerful piece linaji,dawnxx

Brilliant – your writing speaks to me, as well – haven’t many of us been there at some time? It’s something to go through and learn from, and isn’t that what life is all about? Well done, indeed :-)

Been there , done that. Shoulda had the coffee dear. haha

Well it’s all about our ‘Masks’ today sweetheART Owlspook ‘n you lol! wondrous creation hun+ love the story brings back sweet (or not so sweet ) memories lol! ;} hugglez

Wonderful work Lina !!
x

oh my i see this so clear. yes my dear so very much we share. what a perfect in capture, metaphor of past, present and yes a bitter presence to sweet the “next time” awesome you. we live and see and learn. what a gift pain and joy bring…..luv you so sis…janet

A modern day version of jekyll and hyde maybe

Awesome image …. love the poem …. very well done dear !! :)

you shou stick to Teakilla

GORGEOUS

yep most of us have had those days – hopefully with little to regret—love the photo such bliss (even if temporary) how great to listen in on your life and your joy – dave

so cool this one is.

Why is it so hard to face the world without our crutches? Is it easier to pretend to be someone we may wish we were hiding behind all those masks and glasses and smoke and and and? Did you ever notice that it is easier to cry behind sunglasses and into our beers? But when we look in the mirror and do not recognize who we see because of the distortion then maybe it is time for either ONE MORE or NO MORE AT ALL!

I have felt this way too … perhaps we all have at some time in our lives.

Thanks so much for your lovely comments, linaji – and thanks for the welcome – I came over to redbubble from another site and am loving this one, so supportive and responsive, and absolutely amazing work – so much to view, so little time! But I do try :) I love that your piece has really struck a chord with so many – we humans have much more in common than not. Great stuff, my friend :)

Love the treatment, very well done!

Terrific image work Lina…your words are good too…funny…and true for a lot :)

great work Lina , it shows you wear having fun making this , the writing just perfect like you.

Aha Lina, something else we both like, in my 2 jobs I work 12 hour days, nothing like a couple of cold ones to relax and feel mellow, yeah, by 5 and 6 time to consider what’s up with that much unhappiness…

you are busy are you not? Certainly have been…friends popping in…a lot lately…but always good. Thank you for the bright & shiney hugs….sending heaps back to you…have a wonderful 2009 my friend….love you :)xoxox

Your writing is so true. I’m happy that I can escape into my art, if I’m feeling really bad. But I know it from friends and some family members who tried to drown their problems with alcohol.

IF I’M UP IT’S SEVEN
AND THEN IT DEPENDS YOU SEE
THAT’S A BREAKING POINT
I FEAR MY FRIEND
WHEN I DON’T KNOW WHO TO BE.

Simply great.

Linaji -very creative. I like your choice of colors and diagonal composition!