That "Yet" is a tremendous pivot. I like how this new tentative world of "hope" retains the sinister edges of the old world. The colors you give us are so vivid, too, particularly the "tequila mixed with blood." Bravo, Huck!
This is beautifully evocative, Huck. I see the alchemy in your words and symbolisms, the cleft a catalyst for exploration of the psyche. I love alchemy (I write drawing on alchemical references) and love how you presented the transformative process here.
That "Yet" is a tremendous pivot. I like how this new tentative world of "hope" retains the sinister edges of the old world. The colors you give us are so vivid, too, particularly the "tequila mixed with blood." Bravo, Huck!
thank you peter - I think I played a bit of a dangerous game by centring on ambivalence, so I’m glad to hear it works! as ever, imagery wins the day
This is beautifully evocative, Huck. I see the alchemy in your words and symbolisms, the cleft a catalyst for exploration of the psyche. I love alchemy (I write drawing on alchemical references) and love how you presented the transformative process here.
thank you sylvia - I was lucky to see that branch when I did! it spoke to me when I really needed it
I was confused, but very present and engaged in the images until the last lines, which brought a swift jab of uncomfortable clarity. Inspiring!
I will consider that a win! thanks for reading
cover picture: detail of 'From the Broken Branch Came Forth Words and Blood', Eileen Agar, c. 1947
thank you; and yes, that is a shrewd interpretation. that branch spoke to me fwiw