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 […]
Nice pictures. Loved the last one..
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Thank you
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What a stark difference between the first and the last! The last one has a charm that can’t be replicated.
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Definitely. Thank you
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I’ve always been partial to restoring the old and abandoned.
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Always fascinating!
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Lovely contrasts between buildings. The historic shot especially – it has so much character!
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Doesn’t it! It’s a quaint town.
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I love the look 🙂
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That one caught my eye as well.
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So much interesting detail!
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Yes!
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Amazing snaps, V.J. 🙂
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Thanks Hammad!
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Nice variety! Historic ones definitely have a charm…
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They do. Thanks.
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Love that charming town, V.J. I could see myself walking there.
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Thanks Teresa.
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