The sky is cloudy

The sky is cloudy, yellowed by the smoke.
For view there are the houses opposite
Cutting the sky with one long line of wall
Like solid fog: far as the eye can stretch
Monotony of surface & of form
Without a break to hang a guess upon.
No bird can make a shadow as it flies,
For all is shadow, as in ways o'erhung
By thickest canvass, where the golden rays
Are clothed in hemp. No figure lingering
Pauses to feed the hunger of the eye
Or rest a little on the lap of life.
All hurry on & look upon the ground,
Or glance unmarking at the passers by
The wheels are hurrying too, cabs, carriages
All closed, in multiplied identity.
The world seems one huge prison-house & court
Where men are punished at the slightest cost,
With lowest rate of colour, warmth & joy.

In a London Drawingroom by George Eliot

I got the Kimberly head from Catwa. I am liking it ok so far. Here is a great review by Strawberry Singh with all you need to know. It was the first time for me making a Bento shape, but I think it turned out ok. Btw I have to say Pumec keeps making me happy with their skins!

Details:

Skin: Pumec: May, rare, gacha, The Chapter Four
Sweater: Semller: Sweater 5, Ski Resort Gacha, Cosmopolitan

Scarf: Semller: Scarf 4, Ski Resort Gacha, Cosmopolitan
Hair: Calico: Kadri, Browns (unpacked)
Eyes: Buzz: Okina, Avada, Epiphany
Pants: Tiar: skinny jeans
Shoes: Lindy Modern: Casey, Poe9
Nails: Livia: Xmas Glitz, MCH (check old hunt gifts)
Head: Catwa: Kimberly, Bento
Body: Maitreya: Lara Mesh body
Shape: my own

Pose: Verocity: ITW Hunt #24
Location: London City North
Windlight: London2050

Burning

"As low my fires of drift-wood burn,
I hear that sea’s deep sounds increase,
And, fair in sunset light, discern
Its mirage-lifted Isles of Peace".

From "Burning Drift-Wood" by John Greenleaf Whittier


Details:


Dress: Faida, Fallen Gods: Cadeau enveloppe, Wonderland, gacha 9., Epiphany
Skin: Enfer Sombre: Lana, Mocha, RARE, gacha, Epiphany
Hair: Ayeshi: Takemi, Seashore, The Gacha Gardians
Headband: Opale: Holidays, Blue, TGG group gift
Necklace: Footpaw: Gem Drop Necklace, Winter Frenzy Gift
Ring: Jinx: Crystal Ball, Winter Frenzy Gift
Shoes: Empire: Cranesbill, Arcade Xmas gift
Leggings: Neve: deedee, neutral
Bow: Sintiklia: Glossy bows, group lucky board
Eyes: Song: Cyr, Cosmetic fair
Head: Catwa: Bibi
Body: Maitreya: Mesh Body, Lara

Puppy: MishMish: Corgi, Luxebox

Pose: Zipi: Lolita 2, 2nd level January

Location: Burning by Cica Ghost
Windlight: region

What in the Dickens?

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another". - Charles Dickens

Details:

Hair: Diva: Nina, Red Amber
Cloak: Ashmoot: AW Coll, Color Me Project
Bracers: B&C: Winter's Chill, Midwinter event
Skin: Glam Affair: Olivia, The Epiphany Birthday
Shoes: Empire: Foxglove, The Chapter Four gift
Eyes: Queen oF Ink: Queen, The Chapter Four gift
Earrings: Ricielli,  Koko, Silver, TCF
Nails: Nailed It: All in One, On9 Christmas Gift Set
Dress: Foxes: Party Dress, Luxebox December
Head: Catwa: Bibi
Body: Maitreya: Mesh Body, Lara

Pet: MishMish: Cozy Little Bear, Luxe Box December

Pose: Belle Poses: Joss 3, 2nd Level gift

Location: The Dickens Project 2016, Produced by Seanchai Library, at Water Haven, sponsored by Kultivate Magazine / benefiting Team Diabetes SL (Make sure to check out the Eight Days if Dickens Mini-Hunt)
Windlight: PinkPurple

Women wander

Among Women by Marie Ponsot

What women wander?
Not many. All. A few.
Most would, now & then,
& no wonder.
Some, and I’m one,
Wander sitting still.
My small grandmother
Bought from every peddler
Less for the ribbons and lace
Than for their scent
Of sleep where you will,
Walk out when you want, choose
Your bread and your company.

She warned me, “Have nothing to lose.”

She looked fragile but had
High blood, runner’s ankles,
Could endure, endure.
She loved her rooted garden, her
Grand children, her once
Wild once young man.
Women wander
As best they can.
Details:

Shoes: G&D: Ankle Boots Cristel Blue, Hello Tuesday
Coat: Hilly Haalan: Holly, Candy, Hello Tuesday
Choker: Abrasive: Branch Choker, The Gacha Garden Free Gift
Antlers: Caboodle: White, The Gacha Garden Free Gift
Tights: Milk Tea: Doodles, The Gacha Garden Free Gift
Hair: Miwa's Airship: #04 Fatpack RARE, Epiphany
Eyes: Izzie's: Lua Sick, blue mesh, Epiphany
Make-Up: Izzie's: Silver Glitter, #unitedandkind
Ring: Zenith: Boho, Flower, Silver, group gift
Accessory: Pillows: Tiera Hair Pin, free gift
Earrings: Mignon: Autumn Square
Skin: Pumec: Iris, January, The Forest Event
Head: Catwa: Bibi
Body: Maitreya: Mesh Body, Lara
Pose: Verocity: Marion 1 R, Hello Tuesday

Location: Hazardous

Windlight: CalWL

The threat of frost

and with a hidden sting
just brush our faces
at twilight. The threat
of frost, a premonition
a warning, a whisper
whose words we cannot
yet decipher but will.
- The late year by Marge Piercy
Details:

Skin: WoW: 2016 Taylor Darktan Catwa appl., sale
Lipstick: Alaskametro: Creme Red, sale
Boots: Slipper: Nina, Black, 60WE
Dress: TRS Designs: Taylor, Black, Black Friday gift
Horns: Luas: Estrella, pink, Black Friday gift
Face glitter: Adored: glitter frex, Black Friday gift
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Belle, FLF Exclusive
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer: Karina Court, FLF
Bracelet: Maxi Gossamer: Ritzy Shimmer Pearls, sale
Nails: Livia: Glitz, old hunt
Eyes: Buzz: Chromatic, Spectre RARE, Epiphany

Pose: Icons Of Style: Rafaella, Color Me Project

Pet: Black Bantam: Editorial Fawn Promo Photo, Epiphany
Location: The Town Of Sleepy Hollow

Before The Dawn

Before The Dawn
But like love
the archers
are blind

Upon the green night,
the piercing saetas
leave traces of warm
lily.

The keel of the moon
breaks through purple clouds
and their quivers
fill with dew.

Ay, but like love
the archers
are blind!

- Federico Garcia Lorca

Details:

Eyes: Inkheart: Eternal, Honey (Thanks InkHeart!)
Dress: Hilly Haalan: Sloane Sweater & Skirt (Dress)
Headband: CandyDoll: Bunny Collection Ears, Cherry, gacha, The Epiphany
Hair: Oleander: Skye, Cinnamon, gacha, The Epiphany
Skin: Glam Affair, Mina, America 02, The Epiphany
Shoe: Ingenue:: Bettine Heels, Rouge, C88
Bracelet and Ring: Oxide: Mara Set
Nails: Livia: Envy, Slink/Omega, old hunt (they are still available for low price)
Head: Catwa: Bibi
Body: Maitreya: Mesh Body, Lara

Pose: Marukin: Tulip, Touch, C88

Pet: MishMish: Bunny Fluffz, Brown Dutchie, gacha

Location: Chouchou

Windlight: Wastelands