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 […]
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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