Midnight and moon casts an eerie light shimmers of white-kissed fields Headlights off, I pause to contemplate the glow endless skies here beyond city limits. A herd of deer graze ignore the hum of idling motor celebrate the lunar flood. What drove me here, I cannot say; perhaps clouds relentless in February skies. Or maybe […]
Pity is a feathered thing, perches high above my bed, feeds off flakes of moulting skin, devouring the essence of me, till bone rattling with distraught, I scare it off. (Poem from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image from personal collection.)
Purpose – much coveted despair-driven – has returned. Energy – motivation to proceed – building Willingness – once vibrant now constrained – resists. Chasms – loss created unparalleled – require bridges. Purpose – discovery born enthusiastic – persists. (Resilience first appeared here in October, 2018. I submit a slightly revised edition here for Ragtag Community’s […]
Great, peaceful photos.
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Thank John.
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Love your photos–and YES to breaks for REST! Love the birdies too ❤ I like benches–found a nice pic to use sometime 🙂
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Thanks. Somehow I photograph many benches.
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They definitely invite a response–contemplation, photos, poetry… 🙂
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I agree – a great place for a break 🙂
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Yes it is. Thanks.
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You’re welcome!
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This is so very beautiful V.J.! ❤
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Thank you.
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Love the expression “idle away” … here’s to all of us DOING that!
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Yes! Thanks Jazz.
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🙂
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LOL for your slow moving vehicle description VJ! Lovely spot and the bird is a perfect addition
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Thank you, Tina.
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