Cendrine Marrouat

5 days ago | haikushack.substack.com | Cendrine Marrouat

Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedDear younger self,you were right to have hope. The sleepless nights –the headaches –the inner screams at mirrors –the emptiness in crowds –You were right to have hope. Dear younger self,when we meet in photographs,I see the childyou needed to be,the resilienceyou gifted me. Dear younger self,you were right to have hope. Without you,this mewho loves youcould not be;this mewho honors your strugglescould not see.

6 days ago | creativeramblings.com | Cendrine Marrouat

Sharing my favorite images from the early days of photography…Title: Sky Study, ParisDate: 1856-1857Location: FrancePhotographer: Charles Marville (1813-1879)Process: albumen print from wet collodion negativeFrench photographer Charles Marville (given name: Charles François Bossu) is remembered for his images of ancient Parisian quarters before their destruction and rebuilding, as part of the “Haussmannization” of Paris. He became the official photographer of the city in 1862.

1 week ago | creativeramblings.com | Cendrine Marrouat

Sharing my favorite images from my archives. Photos taken in 2020 with the Nikon FM2 – Lens: Nikon 50mm f/1.8DReceive a coupon for 10% OFF your next order in my store. I give you permission to send me your newsletter.

1 week ago | haikushack.substack.com | Cendrine Marrouat

Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedBefore you lefton our last full day,we woke up early. The sun was readyand so were you. The light was steadyand so was I. Before you lefton our last full day,we took a walk. It was shortbut enough for you. It was quietbut enough for me. Before you lefton our last full day,we had a long dinner. It was deliciousand so were you. It was full of musicand so was I. Before you lefton our last full day,I held your handfor as long as I could.

1 week ago | haikushackprompts.substack.com | Cendrine Marrouat

Hello everyone,Welcome to the fifth instalment of my Weekly Prompt, a series that invites you to stretch your mental muscles with micropoetry and microfiction!Thank you to for participating in the latest prompt: Write a short letter to your younger self!This week, I am inviting you to reflect on Sunday mornings. Your responses may be literal, contain the words “on Sunday mornings”, focus on a specific object, situation, etc.