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 […]
Beautiful photos for this week. Thanks V.J. 😀
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Pleasure. Hope you are well.
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Even in black and white the Downy Woodpecker is adorable! 😀 ❤ Beautiful V.J.!
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He is adorable. Thanks.
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Great photos. I love the black and white look.
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Thanks Keith.
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Idn’t nature kind 🙂 great to see.
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Best medicine yet.
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Wonderful stuff.
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Great photos. And great news that things are going well in your world. Take Care!
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Thanks
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Marvelous–I always feel like I’m right there with you, quietly watching the birds 🙂 Keeping you and Rick in my thoughts and heart this week ❤
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Thanks Fleur!
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Most welcome always!
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