These shackles may be but illusionsbut the conditioning lingers –I’m not enoughlack the lookthe chicfall short of acceptableAdd age and I amforever sentencedto monachopsis –an outsider,circling. (Image mine)
Immersed in traumaI excel – bleed compassion Can cut to the chaseemploy know-how Remain cheerfulwhilst inhaling paranoia Determined to connectsquare the issues But offer me kindnesstouch with intent and I will withdrawgingerly inept unaccustomed as I amto Love’s cosmos. (Submitted for Eugi Causerie’s weekly prompt: cosmos. Image my own.)
Bound to this saudade –the agony of knowingI let you go, rejecteda love so pure –the road has been longpitted with heartacheyou, my greatest regret. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter. Image my own.)
What a gloroious photo, uplifting.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pleasure VJ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Really enjoyed viewing your selections V.J. Although I must confess your header photo of the frog and all the surrounding colors is terrific!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I like my frog too, lol.
LikeLike
I do like the photos…but as it’s an off-day, less doesn’t feel like more 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sorry you’re having an off day. Glad you are here though.
LikeLike
Thank you–you’re a blessing ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Right back at you, friend!
LikeLike
Great, now I’m having a crying jag….haha ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gorgeous! Do you know what kind of plant that is in the first photo? I just love it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t know what it is. The flower is actually very tiny – almost missed it – and wild, I think.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love that first image VJ. Have a friend who collects heart-shaped rocks. She’d love your second!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Tina!
LikeLike
Nice trio and the first one is my fav – the color and the drooping ☀️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful! Love these “less is more” selections!
Thank you for joining in. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Amy. Thanks for hosting.
LikeLiked by 1 person