One Woman's Quest II

Growing with gratitude for life's challenges

Like a Sunset

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Nature replicates –
borrows fiery sunset hues,
sets petals ablaze.

(For Cee’s Flower of the Day.)

4 thoughts on “Like a Sunset”

Cee Neuner says:

January 28, 2019 at 10:20 pm

Oh this photo is so very beautiful 😀

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 29, 2019 at 10:54 am
  
  Thanks. A fave for sure
  
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sgeoil says:

January 28, 2019 at 6:10 pm

A warming verse and photo for a chilly day!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 28, 2019 at 6:25 pm
  
  Glad you liked it! My favourite colours
  
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