“War is hell. You can’t photograph a flying bullet, but you can capture genuine fear.”– unknown The bomb has droppedcontrol slips from our grasp We pray for a parachutefor someone to pull the cord numbers escalate,lives plummet We offer encouragementisolated voices faltering moment of impact imminentthe implosion inevitable impact reverberatesresponsibility moot. ( Image my own.)
If we could lift understandingto indigenous teachingsexpand our loveto earth, sky, and seaMake personal gain tabooand Ancients a weigh point If we could witness the mountainsslow floating across the skyand touch the dolphin’s soulanxiously swimmingwhere tuna are netted Would we cower at our insignificanceor move forward, learning to acceptthat all of life is deeply woveninto […]
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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