Faint at the sight of needlesa squeamish gene, I’m sure Suck it up, adult self admonishesChild looks away, breath held Sixty-two years its been thustoo many pokes to count And now there is new promisea vaccine to ward off the virus Hope reduced to one tiny vialbelieve me, this sleeve’s rolling up. (Written for Reena’s […]
For every childvowed to be the calyxto cradle each budding soulwith a tender heart But I am imperfectideals devolvingin the face of losscross unbearable Tend my own garden nowrecognizing the powerof example overridingoppression of control. (Image my own)
Concrete is cold, imposingdoes nothing for aesthetics At least we’re protected,I tell the littles, ignoring Snot dripping, slimeoozing from unsealedwindowsills, cobwebsand bits of shedding pink It’s the best I can do:four walls and a roof. Except the ceilingis bulging, mold and rotcertain to rain down on us While upstairs, the manignores the leaks, luxuriatesin his […]
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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