Petals:I’ve counted thempressed thempreserved them Dropsof sentimentprescientpretenders Trivialpursuits of passiongaming for lovechildish ploys Petalsfickle as the seasonselusive as joytoo soon expended. (For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: petals. Image my own.)
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)
A beautiful image. Do you get many robins hanging about all winter?
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Thanks. The robins migrate. The trees were full of them, so they must have just been getting ready.
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Simply lovely ❤️
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Thank you!
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this is lovely, V.J. The berries are delightful by themselves, but as I saw the full photo, I noticed the bird in the background. Well done!
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Thanks Hannah.
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You are most welcome, V.J.
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it’s been a good year for nuts and berries here in the UK – I just hope that doesn’t mean a severe winter is on its way as our heating system is currently kaput!
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Oh no! Our winter has come in early and with a sever chill.
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Yikes!
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Oh wow that’s beautiful..we dont have like that here..
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No? Glad you enjoyed it.
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I love how the trees that have berries are so beautiful this time of year……..no leaves, just berries 🙂
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creates a whole new atmosphere. Thanks.
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yes, it really does! like seeing another side of the same coin. 🙂
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Yes!
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🙂
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Beautiful! ❤
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Thank you!
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