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 […]
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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