Faint at the sight of needlesa squeamish gene, I’m sure Suck it up, adult self admonishesChild looks away, breath held Sixty-two years its been thustoo many pokes to count And now there is new promisea vaccine to ward off the virus Hope reduced to one tiny vialbelieve me, this sleeve’s rolling up. (Written for Reena’s […]
For every childvowed to be the calyxto cradle each budding soulwith a tender heart But I am imperfectideals devolvingin the face of losscross unbearable Tend my own garden nowrecognizing the powerof example overridingoppression of control. (Image my own)
Concrete is cold, imposingdoes nothing for aesthetics At least we’re protected,I tell the littles, ignoring Snot dripping, slimeoozing from unsealedwindowsills, cobwebsand bits of shedding pink It’s the best I can do:four walls and a roof. Except the ceilingis bulging, mold and rotcertain to rain down on us While upstairs, the manignores the leaks, luxuriatesin his […]
What a gloroious photo, uplifting.
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Thanks!
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Pleasure VJ
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Really enjoyed viewing your selections V.J. Although I must confess your header photo of the frog and all the surrounding colors is terrific!
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Thank you! I like my frog too, lol.
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I do like the photos…but as it’s an off-day, less doesn’t feel like more 🙂
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Sorry you’re having an off day. Glad you are here though.
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Thank you–you’re a blessing ❤
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Right back at you, friend!
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Great, now I’m having a crying jag….haha ❤
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Gorgeous! Do you know what kind of plant that is in the first photo? I just love it!
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I don’t know what it is. The flower is actually very tiny – almost missed it – and wild, I think.
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Love that first image VJ. Have a friend who collects heart-shaped rocks. She’d love your second!
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Thanks Tina!
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Nice trio and the first one is my fav – the color and the drooping ☀️
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Thank you.
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Beautiful! Love these “less is more” selections!
Thank you for joining in. 🙂
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My pleasure, Amy. Thanks for hosting.
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