Is the writing on the wall so cryptic?Graphic images depict rageflames of dissonanceyoung men bleeding at their own handscompassion incapacitated. A sad awakening for a society fixatedon rights and privileges, dominating culture excluding the nurtureof humanity, or preservation of life. How can we continue to closet our children’s pain – their vitality oozing – hopelessly […]
Restlessness accompanies meon this sojourn today –unfazed by ripe redbelly of robin,or shimmering emeraldof breeding merganser’s crown. My lens seeks out decay –rotting wood, darkened cavities,as if my soul craves reassurancethat life persists even where deathhovers – I need a sign Discontent, I move on-drive the river roadsnail’s pace – praying forsomething to shakethis malaise […]
Infernal trek!Wasted, mindless daysthese chains of self-reproach Will I never reachyearned for peace? Carry this burdeninto the wind,feet shufflingeyes skyward Stalwart treesobserve my passage,birds offer accompaniment,sun’s warmth charms Nature intervenes –peace is present. (My image)
One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful verse, VJ! Love these images of lines, imagination, and dreams of new horizons.
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Thanks so much Amy.
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Thought provoking images and words – especially with the last photo.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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Very lovely! ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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Especially loved your verse this week VJ. So here’s my question- which comes first, your images or your poetry? They are always so well matched!
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Thanks Tina. I let the images inspire my words.
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