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.)
Wow! What stunning photos!
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Thanks Eugi!
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You’re welcome!
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The first photo is an incredible shot. I love the look in its eyes.
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He really wasn’t expecting me, lol
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I particularly like the unusual angles of these bird photos. I love the textures of the swan on the water. Eye candy, indeed!
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I hadn’t noticed, but they all are different angles. What I won’t do for that shot, lol. Thanks!
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You’re welcome! 😀
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The first one looked right at you 🙂
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He did. He said: Aren’t you supposed to be inside?
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😁😁
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Yes gorgeous eye candy! Thanks for sharing V.J.! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Deborah. They always make my day.
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You’re welcome! ❤
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Most definitely your photos are eye candy. Hope you are well and healthy 😀
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Thanks Cee. Hanging in there.
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That is so good to hear 😀
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Oh, these are beautiful! I too love birds!
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Birds are the best!
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