At every turna challenge – prefer scenicforays, encounterrocky climes – ironic twists,stretching this reluctant soul (Image my own)
Doctoring broken hearts –my own legacy a training ground –like an anesthesiologist I keep the patient breathing,asleep – muted by kindness,unconscious and unable to react. Why? Because lulling others is moreeffective than operating on self –faux obligations such a balm Administer lidocaine to the woundsNumbness preferable to open-heartedinvestigation… no sutures strong enoughto remedy internal bleeding […]
Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Way too cute! Kids are precious.
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No bias here of course, lol
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LOL
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Adorable – and yes, I sense a bit of defiance shining forth. Appears to have no reservations about her cheekiness.
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very self-confidant this little one!
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Definitely cute! 🙂
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Perfect foe the Challenge. 😏
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Such a fun prompt.
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Lovely.
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Always makes me smile – thanks for commenting.
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She is very cute.
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