Despite Ric’s protest that the light is not good, I take the camera and drive to the river. It’s February, traditionally a sunless month. I need to get out.
The sky is heavy and grey, clouds undefinable. Still, the sun makes his presence known, as if he too is tired of the somber mood. I pull over to take a photo.

A large bird flies overhead – an eagle. Flocks of Canada Geese line the river banks, Mallards among them. A pair of Common Mergansers float past.
I take very few pictures, content to feel the cool air on my face, offering a silent prayer to the sun that he stay strong, keep persisting.
Soon these trees will be ripe with buds and the thrill of migrating birds. I can wait.
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Let’s evoke the power of the sun this week, with images, poems, and stories to warm us up.
Look forward to your responses.
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Hi V.J. I was in the midst of a personal storm recently and it took me awhile to complete this offering for your theme. https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2020/02/22/dreaming/
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Hope you are finally finding some relief. Your poem certainly shines with promise.
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Thank-you, V.J. It’s been a wild ride and small successes are always welcomed and encouraging. ❤
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Hard to understand why these things happen.
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Another timely prompt. I was waiting for the sun all week. Among other things, when the sun appeared so did my camera. Today I had the energy to post in time for your challenge 🙂
http://oneletterup.com/2020/02/22/sunny-day
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Glad you did!
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I bet you are the sun in his little life.
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Something to ponder.
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https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2020/02/21/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-84-sun/
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Love these pics!
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I love your sun photo!
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Thank you!
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Here comes the sun VJ
http://bushboy.blog/2020/02/19/into-the-sun/
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Hope restored!
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This week’s entry V.J
https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2020/02/19/suns-trail-a-haiku-poem/
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Amazing!
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Here go, V.J. – https://amanpan.blog/2020/02/18/passion-from-the-sky/
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Good one!
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Thank you!
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Welcome!
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Enjoy, VJ! 🙂 https://iwriteher.com/2020/02/17/shockingly-good-day/
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Pure fun, Susi!
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Yes, ma’am! 🙂
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Beautiful tribute to the sun’s potential.
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2020/02/17/sun-god/
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Hooray for the Sun God!
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