Set me on a lonely road and I will shine – solitude a strength And yet, I have an inner pull, a need for connection, a longing for depths of love. But what of these dreams – do relationships deter direction, and must I always wait on another? Intimacy is complicated, the route undefined, I […]
Scarred existence seeks a patience born of peace Cannot find the path tainted ruts of blood line a minefield. (Poem originally appeared on Twitter. Visit me @Vjknutson. Image from personal collection.)
Married addiction adopted denial settled for basics Espoused spirituality ignored infidelity, pulled down the blinds. Believed compassion could compensate for indifference. Limited my outlook to windows, too insecure to de-smudge the pane. Missed the gaping doorways, the blatant rudeness of belligerent disrespect Till withdrawal prompted accountability, commanded ownership, changed the lock. (Image from personal collection.)
They do look like splattered paint. Something that might happen if I was painting over the petunia patch! Lovely capture in words and picture!
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Thanks Heather!
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You are welcome!
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These are so gorgeous just like your heart V.J.! 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Deborah! Best compliment of the day!
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That is so beautiful!
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Thanks!
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beautiful photo and words………..remind me of my childhood, we had so many different petunias around! 🙂
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Me too! They are such cheerful flowers.
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yes they are and who doesn’t need more of that!? 🙂
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That was supposed to be 2 gorgeous, not the first one’s typo!
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lol…didn’t even notice – need more caffeine.
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I think I was sleep-typing, haha!!
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Lol.
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Oh I love it! Clever lines, and gorgeoug gorgeous flowers!!
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Aren’t they gorgeous! Thanks so much.
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They really are, and your photos are always so sharp!
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Well, thank you. I discard a lot before getting that one.
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You make it all look effortless!
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Good to know, but no.
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You might have to check your Spam for the 2 blogs I mentioned–I just sent you the 2 links (in the other comment) 🙂
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PS–are you familiar with Dawn Birdau’s (?) blog? She’s also a great photographer, and captures birds–like you do. And one other, whose name I’ve forgotten just now–she’s in Florida. I’ve come to really appreciate a few of you who take marvelous pictures–it’s a way of “traveling, visiting other places” for me, and stress-free!
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No. I don’t know her. You’ll have to drop me a link when you think of it.
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This is Lisa Coleman’s, in Florida
https://oureyesopen.blog/; and Dawn Birdau at https://dawnbird.blog/
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Awesome. Thanks!
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Most welcome!
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