Petals:I’ve counted thempressed thempreserved them Dropsof sentimentprescientpretenders Trivialpursuits of passiongaming for lovechildish ploys Petalsfickle as the seasonselusive as joytoo soon expended. (For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: petals. Image my own.)
It’s just a moth, I offeredthat blue moon nightrattling windowschafing nerves We’d chosen exile –sister and I – refuge from family demons, not ours to claim Innocence borrowsresponsibility – I boreit like a badge;she shattered Could not discriminatedarkness from her owninner light – soughtto end the fury I’ll carry us both,I murmured, too youngto recognize […]
Countless, the timesI’ve spoken out of place –words spilling unfiltered –grading myself harshlyin the aftermath – Yet a pauciloquent tonguewould leave me drowningthoughts stirringin a stagnant pool –perhaps I’ll strivefor moderation. (Image my own)
These are great close-ups! Love them both being in monochrome and sepia.
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Thanks Lisa.
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You are so welcome! 😊
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Lovely Expression!!!
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Thanks!
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So much history in the tree stump. And so much yet to come with that sweet girl 🙂
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Yes! to both.
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Hope you have a terrific weekend.
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That is awesome! Thanks so much.
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My pleasure 😀
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Love the smile!
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Very impish that girl. Thanks.
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V.J. These are marvelous photos for this week’s close ups 😀
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Thanks Cee. Was looking for something fun.
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I like how the first photo is cropped to show the texture. As for the second one, the smile says it all.
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Thanks Liz. I am fascinated by that old stump, and as you said, the second photo speaks for itself.
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