
three generations
my first portrait
hidden deep inside the babe
mother of my mother
~kat
There is a theory that the egg that became me (with a little help from my dad, of course) was carried inside my mother since all women are born with all the eggs they will have in their lifetime. Where it gets interesting is that, as your mother was developing in your grandmother’s womb, a part of you was there too. Having four daughters, three of whom have daughters stirs my imagination. To think that I once held the sparks of my granddaughters while I carried their mothers inside me. Isn’t life a miraculous thing!
That said, hidden in the old photo above is a glimmer of me.
Much love, peace, and glimmers of promise to you!
~kat
NaGloPoWriMo 2025 Early Bird Challenge: try penning a portrait poem of your own. It can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone well known to you, or even a poem inspired by an actual painted portrait.




April 1st, 2025 at 7:32 am
What a lovely thought, and what a precious gift each woman holds.
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April 1st, 2025 at 9:47 am
It’s a fascinating theory to be sure. I believe we are all connected by a common ancestor who lived eons ago, but this sheds new light on our familial connections. Thank you for your lovely comment Peter.
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April 1st, 2025 at 7:56 am
What an amazing photo
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April 1st, 2025 at 9:43 am
I know! I treasure it, truly. 🥰
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April 1st, 2025 at 1:06 pm
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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April 1st, 2025 at 10:07 am
I love this Kat! … I guess that being mum to three boys and grandma to two grandsons I had a glimmer of them all too. I lost three glimmers they were the girls….. The facts you mentioned made me think…it’s amazing isn’t it.
Also there is so really haunting about that photo 💜💜💜
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April 1st, 2025 at 10:12 pm
I believe all of our children are Glimmers! (But I’m so sorry for your losses. I lost one as well..always wondered if it was my boy). It is an amazing theory though! ✨💚✨
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April 2nd, 2025 at 12:10 pm
yes indeed it is and it’s comforting too 💜💜
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