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 […]
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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