It’s just a moth, I offeredthat blue moon nightrattling windowschafing nerves We’d chosen exile –sister and I – refuge from family demons, not ours to claim Innocence borrowsresponsibility – I boreit like a badge;she shattered Could not discriminatedarkness from her owninner light – soughtto end the fury I’ll carry us both,I murmured, too youngto recognize […]
Countless, the timesI’ve spoken out of place –words spilling unfiltered –grading myself harshlyin the aftermath – Yet a pauciloquent tonguewould leave me drowningthoughts stirringin a stagnant pool –perhaps I’ll strivefor moderation. (Image my own)
Tell my woes to Rivershe listens graciouslyan empathic mirror Not so the Jackdawwhose arrogant clatteringderides self-pity Slaps me consciousfor I am victim, yes, andif not careful, abuser. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknuton.Image my own)
Haha … kids are the best!
LikeLiked by 1 person
They sure are. Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love that first shot of the cousins.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Patti.
LikeLike
LOL for your jealousy VJ. He probably wishes he was a good photographer 😊. Your opener is wonderful
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Tina!
LikeLike
Mmm, such a precious shot of the two kids – well done! And of course I join in the jealous crowd about the painter!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great photo of the two cousins. ❤ Very serious concentration captured. I feel the same jealousy with the artist painting outdoors. Ha ha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad I’m not alone, Olga. He was on the beach, at the bottom of steep bank. Oh to be able to do that!
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are beautiful V.J.! V.J., your last post after this one did not post. It said “page could not be found.” 😀 ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. It is meant for tomorrow. I post ahead, but somehow released this one today by mistake.
LikeLiked by 1 person
great photos VJ and the man painting is such a fun peek
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks – he was quite the surprise.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike
Wow, like minds. Our choices (your first one) were so similar.
Beautiful photos you shared.
Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You know where our hearts lie.
LikeLike
How could you NOT resist these photo opportunities? 🙂
Candids of children are really the best examples. Especially the grandchildren (obviously!).
LikeLiked by 2 people
At least I’m predicatble.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike