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 […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Your dream tree is so full of character. Looks like it could walk off the page. Love the addtion of the fence in the background. Your pen did a wonderful job. ❤
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Thanks Olga. Funny how creativity works.
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Well done, V.J.! Let your imagination go where it wants to go. I use Sketch to savor my artistic side, however, I’ve only touched on its possibilities.
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Is Sketch an app? Maybe I don’t want to know, lol. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Yes, it is. Here’s the link – https://sketch.io/sketchpad/
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Cool! Thanks
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😊
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Very wise move on your part – letting the pen do the talking. Or channeling. Or whatever it was doing 😉
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I love these V.J.! They each speak a thousand wonderful words! 😀 ❤
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Thank you for such encouraging words.
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I want to hug each of these trees! They seem to be inviting such.
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Oh, that is so nice, Jazz. I have been startled by them. Like your take.
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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I love these V.J., especially the little kitty peeking out from behind the Christmas tree. Let’s just hope he doesn’t end up like the one in Christmas Vacation lol.
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Lol. Thanks Terri!
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Your last one looks alive!
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Thanks Heather! That’s the one that originated in my dreams.
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You are welcome.
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