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Back Beauty

The rich, dark skin drew me like a magnet. I stood behind this Beauty for several minutes, admiring both the contour and color of her back. As my gaze softened, the equally pleasing colors of her garment and headdress became picture-perfect against the shaded, sandy background. I moved closer to embrace the scene. Though aware of my presence, she hardly moved, giving me enough time to connect with her energy. After taking a few photographs, I moved around to face her and thank her‑and was quite taken by the fact that Back Beauty was about 60 years of age. The youthful spirit I had sensed and focused on while standing behind her was evident in her face, despite her years. As I walked away, I stopped momentarily and turned back toward the woman. A reminder that spirit has no age, no limitations.