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 […]
Beautiful post, V.J. Just love this verse.
“Beauty wraps my heart
in dream-filled ecstasy
paints my hope
with shades of love” ❤
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Thanks Olga.
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I love the way you described the night……..evening is my favorite part of day…..just like you said – the mix of colors.
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Thank you, Wendi
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always my pleasure to visit
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Love ALL of this, especially the first–I would prefer my cataracts keep reality out of focus on a daily basis, hah 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Thanks.
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Most welcome always!
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So melodic VJ and your images work perfectly w your verse
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Thanks Tina.
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VJ, I love the three images you chose to accentuate your words. “The sun serenades my soul.” Terrific end to a wonderful day. Keith
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Thanks so much Keith. Glad you enjoyed
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Lovely! ❤
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Thank you!
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So dreamy all three of your images – and the verse. Beautiful words to beautiful images. The silhouettes standing on the last bridge make the dreaminess even more lovely. Thank you for joining in!
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Loved the prompt! Thanks Leya.
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♥
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