This outer toughness just conditioninga baby alligatorthat’s me Raised in a swampEat or be eaten!family mantra, andDeal with it! I know it’s a lotto take insee the disbeliefin civilized eyes Resistance to oppression begets deeper woundsFear taught me wellSurvival, they say, of the fittest. (For Reena’s Xploration challenge: featured image is prompt.)
Life’s mountaina rough climbbody fails to adjustfocused as we areon destination Sights a sepia blurhere approaching summitscree presents new danger I vote we pause awhileappreciate our labourbreathe in colour for once. (Art mine)
Childdelightful youthmy heart’s jewellight-bearerhope antics haphazardlaughter contagiousspreading joysparking imagination I pray that your spiritremains vibrant, andthat reality dawns gently (This poem first appeared in November 2018, as A Child Glows. I submit an edited and re-titled version here for Eugi’s Weekly prompt: jewels. Image my own.)
The maple leaf always signals autumn for me! The colors are always gorgeous.
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Yes they are!
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Come East and bring autumn with you! 🍁🍂
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I’d say yes, except we’re still going south.
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Change the GPS, or just lean a little lol Can’t say I blame you, heading for warmth!
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Hoping to head east in the summer….
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Ooooh, Marvelous!
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Thank you.
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Most welcome.
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Nice oak leaves for today 😀
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Thanks
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