Talks stalledescapees strugglelives minimizedburdens heavydespair palpable Can they sensethe global hug,compassion circling? Do prayers have substance,or have the displacednever felt so alone? (Image mine)
Love evolves –a considerationwe overlookedthose day whenpassion drove usto fanciful displays Tried to align myselfto the certaintyof your dreamsbut my compasswas set elsewhere Memory, thoughhas tattooed uson my heart;the ink still bleeds. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image mine.)
Is the writing on the wall so cryptic?Graphic images depict rageflames of dissonanceyoung men bleeding at their own handscompassion incapacitated. A sad awakening for a society fixatedon rights and privileges, dominating culture excluding the nurtureof humanity, or preservation of life. How can we continue to closet our children’s pain – their vitality oozing – hopelessly […]
These beautiful spring flowers made me smile. 🙂
Thank you for sharing, VJ! 🙂
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Glad I could make you smile, Amy. Thanks.
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Beautiful…
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Thanks Bette!
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I love the renewal you describe, V.J. We can dream, can’t we? I am featuring this post along with my weekly prompt participants for “renewal”.
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Thanks so much, Eugi!
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VJ, you put tears in my eyes with your words and images – I so wish spring would send its delicate message to all governments in the world, and to all living beings on earth. A post to return to, VJ, thank you.
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Thank you so much. It seems much that is happening these days brings me to tears.
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It does. Me as well. I am struggling to stay sane.
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I love this!! *smiling broadly and sharing*
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Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome, V.J.!
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Beautiful shots, V.J.
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Thank you!
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so beautiful VJ………..nature just does not care what is “going on in the world” it still continues. Spring brings so much visual hope and beauty……..may spring be the sign of renewal and health!
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Thanks Wendi! It’s magic
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🙂 🙂
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Yes, things will fall in place in its time… nicely penned!
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Thank you!
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I agree with Tina! Superb! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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Loved your message with these beautiful images VJ. Superb!
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Thanks Tina!
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Let’s hope our openings blossom as well as springs. Beautiful photos and message.
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Thanks Heather. I have a feeling the openings will not be quite as smooth.
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I worry you may be right, but I much prefer to imagine the renewal you describe..
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I guess we can only take it one day at a time.
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