These shackles may be but illusionsbut the conditioning lingers –I’m not enoughlack the lookthe chicfall short of acceptableAdd age and I amforever sentencedto monachopsis –an outsider,circling. (Image mine)
Immersed in traumaI excel – bleed compassion Can cut to the chaseemploy know-how Remain cheerfulwhilst inhaling paranoia Determined to connectsquare the issues But offer me kindnesstouch with intent and I will withdrawgingerly inept unaccustomed as I amto Love’s cosmos. (Submitted for Eugi Causerie’s weekly prompt: cosmos. Image my own.)
Bound to this saudade –the agony of knowingI let you go, rejecteda love so pure –the road has been longpitted with heartacheyou, my greatest regret. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter. Image my own.)
I’ll chime in with others in loving your egret capture. Yes, reflections can be fascinating. 🙂
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Thanks Olga!
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Agree with the comments above, love the Egret the best, VJ.
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Thanks Teresa.
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Beautiful shot.
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Thank you!
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I must agree with Tina – beautiful capture of the egret!
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The egret is my favorite, too, although I’m draw to the trees reflected on blue water.
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Me too – tree treats.
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🙂
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I love the egret too – showing her skirts. Thanks.
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“Showing her skirts” I like that!
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Thanks!
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Crystal clear!
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Thanks!
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So beautiful VJ!
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Thanks so much.
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You’re welcome
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Loved that beautiful egret VJ! A perfect, peaceful reflection
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Thanks Tina!
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