Robin Ward

she folded in upon herself
shielding the vulnerability
basking in the silence

 

Josune Aizpurua Zaldua

“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one’s weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart” – Mahatma Gandhi

 

Lauren Keim

“The great revelation perhaps never did come. Instead there were little daily miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark.” – Virginia Woolf

 

Daniela Sokolowski

It took a while, but it is now my comfort zone.

 

Tatiana Johnson

Never think you are too old
to start something new.
Never think you are too young
to start something new.
Whatever age- you’re good to go.
-Prof G.

 

Jackie Cuervo

“You don’t drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.” – Edwin Louis Cole

 

Tonya Silva Edwards

“She was always told that she was pretty, but it never really meant anything to her. That’s just something people say who have never read the book, but look at the cover and like to think they have.” ~ JM Storm

 

Jen Golay

“What people think in their hearts gets out, no matter how much they try to hide it.” ~Munshi Premchand

I’ve always been a hider—behind books, knitting needles, the camera, a smile. The older I get, the less I want or feel the need to hide. I’m new to this project, and I joined because there is no place to hide in a self portrait. This is way out of my comfort zone and will be a true challenge. I’m hiding no more!

 

Lara Austin Shoop

“Then take it as far as you see and beyond
With eyes you don’t use enough to gather up strength;
As Thoroughfare Gap
What awaits is whatever you see
When you get there or even before;
It’s no matter. No distance. It’s the ride.” – Stephen Stills

 

Nicole Böttler

Underneath the skin there’s a human. – Daughter

 

Jessica Lynn Holleque