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 […]
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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