Contemplating risk –a reunion with a former selflooking for an exit When did I become a snakerestrained?When did I become persona non grata? I slither between storiesconvince myself I can flydistraction a ruse I have big cat energyoverstepping boundariessocially adverse A faulty jeweldreaming of abundance but there’s a dragon to disarm My mother’s burden on my […]
When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Great photos, in particular I like the horses.
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I feel so sneaky…thanks
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O good!
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In German there is a saying: “Auch ein Rücken kann entzücken.” I just found this translation on line: “A beautiful rear can also endear.” 😊
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Hahaha – I think you just made my day. Love it.
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LOVE these! The birds feathers are glorious, even in black and white; and the girls–arm around a sister, such companionable love ❤ And the riders–very nice also! 🙂
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Thanks! Sorry, I’d respond more, but barely sitting up today.
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No worries–please just REST ❤
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These are lovely V.J.! I found that I like the pattern of the bird’s feathers in black and white–quite beautiful! ❤
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I love that even the most common of bird has beautiful patterns. Thanks Deborah.
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V.J., you have some marvelous and sweet backs for this week. Thanks for playing along 😀
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Thanks Cee
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lovely pictures!
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Thanks Wendi!
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my pleasure to visit.
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