Travels

VJ Knutsonaging, photography, poetry, RV-Able, travellens-artists, photos, poem, travel12 Comments

First frost we are plotting –
elaborate schemes to escape
winter’s unforgiving chill.

Palm trees and blue waters,
the flight of parading pelicans –
such allure for aging Northerners.

Years past, we have travelled far –
Europe, Scandinavia, and Mediterranean –
this season, Texas has captured our hearts.

(For Lens-Artists challenge: my travels.)

12 thoughts on “Travels”

pattimoed says:

January 10, 2019 at 3:40 am

Some times local is better. Enjoy! When are you going?

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 10, 2019 at 9:07 am
  
  We are spending the winter in Texas. I had to fly home for my Mom. Headed back shortly
  
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Tina Schell says:

January 9, 2019 at 8:42 pm

There’s no place like home VJ 😊. Enjoy Texas!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2019 at 11:35 pm
  
  I sure do!
  
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Perpetua says:

January 9, 2019 at 2:58 pm

I enjoy looking at photos and reading the text as well. Where was the last shot taken?

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2019 at 5:05 pm
  
  Mustang Island on the Gulf Coast of Texas.
  
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oneletterup says:

January 9, 2019 at 10:02 am

Good to have an escape plan this time of year.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2019 at 5:02 pm
  
  It sure is!
  
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Amy says:

January 9, 2019 at 8:17 am

Beautifully expressed through your photos and words, VJ!
Glad to hear Texas has captured your heart.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2019 at 9:14 am
  
  Thanks, Amy. It sure has!
  
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Bee Halton says:

January 9, 2019 at 7:13 am

Beautiful words and pictures…

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2019 at 7:16 am
  
  Thanks, Bee!
  
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Eagle and Crow

Eagle arrivesand I am at oncesmall, insignificant Breath heldI am stillness basking in majesty Till ubiquitous crowcalls his cronies,chases eagle off Everything gains perspective. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own.)

Seasonal Defiance

Cast my shadow over white banksassert presence: proud, defiant Will find beauty in deserted placesand colour in the monochrome Haunted by a Winter state of mindresolved to stretch despite chill. (Image my creation)

No Way In

He fills the homewith sweetness –serenades their love –while she picks awayat every gesture,imagining subterfuge His floral wordsonly serve to pokedoubts – she readsbetween the linesof ornamental landmines He lights candlesto set a mood,but she is alreadyplanning a funeral –her wrung out heartunwilling to fall.