Diamond Harbour Writers Group February Author: Brenda Walker
This month author Brenda Walker has been inspired by the Alison Erikson sculpture that featured at Stoddard Point in Diamond Harbour over the Summer season. Brenda says “It is interesting what sculpture draws out from one! For me, I see The Woman as 'archetypal' and wrote it for all the women in my life so it probably encompasses aspects of them all.” Enjoy:
The Woman: Looking for Something That Will Last She’s a woman of conviction and she knows just what she wants you can see it in the way she lifts her head there’s a boldness in her stature and no doubting in her stance she’s determined, she’s empowered and she’s looking for her chance. This woman’s going somewhere we can see she’s well prepared her staff a trusty stalwart by her side whatever may assail her or try to make her scared she’ll face up to and engage with yet by trouble will not be snared. She’s known her times of sadness of trials and of test and she’s weathered her emotions to come through with the best overcoming weariness gathering up her load now she’s recommencing her long journey on the road. Sure of what she truly values she’s prepared to pay the price so second-best will not attract her nor would she ever risk her future on the rolling of a dice perseverance and true courage have exemplified her past now she looking out for something that will last. Something that is precious of indisputable true worth something not easily possessed something born of gentleness encompassing deep mirth that will ultimately symbolize her merit something she can gift to her children something absolutely priceless to inherit. Yes, she’s a woman with a yearning and undeniable true wisdom born of deep compassion for her family and her kin she’s set on going forward with a boldness in her spirit to seek her new tomorrows and find true peace within. Brenda Walker, January 2013.
ABOUT The Diamond Harbour Writers Group are an informal group that encourages members to develop their skills in writing prose and verse. New members are welcome, and you can be from anywhere in the Harbour region to join. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month, in the afternoon, at a private home. They also have a blog site: diamondharbourwriters.blogspot.co.nz which includes more their great work, and much more information about them. For more details please contact John Riminton 03 329 4329 to enquire further.
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