It wasn’t the knowledge of stability –chaos had the upper hand back then.It wasn’t even that love was expressed –unconditional an unheard of concept It was an unspoken presencethe reassurance of rocksthe irrepressible allureof a freshwater stream How a child’s heart found encouragementin the whispering windsolace in arbored shelter Naturally the din of home lifeoverpowered […]
Oil glistenscontaminatesdrinking water250 evacuated 25 years ofboil-water advisoryan elder recitesand now this We’re not animals,adolescents rallybut ears turn awaygovernment wheels rust Neskantaga First Nationwant to go hometo live with dignityknow their human rights Do they know a .05% increasein corporate taxeswould suffice For the 73%of First Nationsalso lackingthis basic need AcknowledgeprioritizeaddressIt’s all they ask. (Written […]
“What in your life is calling you, when all the noise is silenced, the meetings adjourned…the lists laid aside, and the wild iris blooms by itself in the dark forest…what still pulls on your soul? “ – Rumi I dwell in silencemeetings adjournedlist groceries Former self fadedsorrowful shadowdefinition slipped I am the wild irispushing forwardin […]
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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