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 […]
Wrapped in reptilian attire, changeclimbs aboard my well-intentioned schemelike a boa constrictor – disarming me I am more inconvenienced than repulsed –after all, snake is my power animal,Or so the seer said…many years ago Days when I would wear the scalycomportment of power – invitetransformation- my essence a seeker But I am trying to settle […]
Met a bear who proclaimed himself to be a man;knew the instant I spotted him – lumberinggait approaching – that he was an animal,feared for my safety, would have retreated stayed at my mother’s side – sheltered infamiliarity – were I not so fixated on hisblatant woundedness. Sympathy blindingsensibility, i listened, hypnotized by the whiteness […]
Sweet memories for many people. Love your take on, VJ!
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Thanks Amy.
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Nice colors!
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Thank you John,
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Ooooh, toffee–I’m in! Colorful shop, too tempting to walk on by.
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Deadly, lol.
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Yes, I imagine so! 🙂
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LOL, wonderful choice. What a unique spot!
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Thanks Tina, and yes, it is.
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Look like a delicious place. It reminds me of an ice cream place Uncle Norm’s Nephew in Wasaga Beach, Ontario.
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Yes. That sort of place – a kid’s paradise.
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The candy also appeals to this kid. 😊🍫
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So good 😊
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A sweet take on this challenge – and loosing a couple of fingers is no catastrophy – life goes on…♥
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Exactly. Thanks Leya
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