Faint at the sight of needlesa squeamish gene, I’m sure Suck it up, adult self admonishesChild looks away, breath held Sixty-two years its been thustoo many pokes to count And now there is new promisea vaccine to ward off the virus Hope reduced to one tiny vialbelieve me, this sleeve’s rolling up. (Written for Reena’s […]
For every childvowed to be the calyxto cradle each budding soulwith a tender heart But I am imperfectideals devolvingin the face of losscross unbearable Tend my own garden nowrecognizing the powerof example overridingoppression of control. (Image my own)
Concrete is cold, imposingdoes nothing for aesthetics At least we’re protected,I tell the littles, ignoring Snot dripping, slimeoozing from unsealedwindowsills, cobwebsand bits of shedding pink It’s the best I can do:four walls and a roof. Except the ceilingis bulging, mold and rotcertain to rain down on us While upstairs, the manignores the leaks, luxuriatesin his […]
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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