At every turna challenge – prefer scenicforays, encounterrocky climes – ironic twists,stretching this reluctant soul (Image my own)
Doctoring broken hearts –my own legacy a training ground –like an anesthesiologist I keep the patient breathing,asleep – muted by kindness,unconscious and unable to react. Why? Because lulling others is moreeffective than operating on self –faux obligations such a balm Administer lidocaine to the woundsNumbness preferable to open-heartedinvestigation… no sutures strong enoughto remedy internal bleeding […]
Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
One Woman's Quest II 
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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