My mind is ablaze – ideas churning vying for recognition – greed is ego’s bane hogs the spotlight but other thoughts stir gentler, more insightful – will remain in shadow till a quorum empowers artful expression. (This poem is from Twitter @Vjknutson. I’m linking it up with Reena’s Exploration challenge which is the featured image. […]
Dare I confess the hollowness of my heart How emptiness echoes in its chambers How lost I feel inside This is no sanctity no secure refuge my withdrawal is a sham I stand by, observe – circles entwine, embrace – recognize the power of love Practice the words extend warmth and retreat, before connection ignites […]
What will be written in the aftermath – so much owing, so little justification. Upended anxiety – regal anticipations shattered by cancer – yes, life is a teacher No matter, if we survive – but where to go then Earth’s riches exploited Commitments crumbled – confess we have Father issues but it’s time to emerge, […]
Haha … kids are the best!
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They sure are. Thanks.
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I love that first shot of the cousins.
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Thanks Patti.
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LOL for your jealousy VJ. He probably wishes he was a good photographer 😊. Your opener is wonderful
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Thanks Tina!
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Mmm, such a precious shot of the two kids – well done! And of course I join in the jealous crowd about the painter!
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Thanks so much!
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Great photo of the two cousins. ❤ Very serious concentration captured. I feel the same jealousy with the artist painting outdoors. Ha ha!
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Glad I’m not alone, Olga. He was on the beach, at the bottom of steep bank. Oh to be able to do that!
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These are beautiful V.J.! V.J., your last post after this one did not post. It said “page could not be found.” 😀 ❤
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Thank you. It is meant for tomorrow. I post ahead, but somehow released this one today by mistake.
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great photos VJ and the man painting is such a fun peek
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Thanks – he was quite the surprise.
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🙂
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Wow, like minds. Our choices (your first one) were so similar.
Beautiful photos you shared.
Thanks.
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You know where our hearts lie.
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How could you NOT resist these photo opportunities? 🙂
Candids of children are really the best examples. Especially the grandchildren (obviously!).
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At least I’m predicatble.
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🙂
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