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 […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Lovely response – the sandals are my favorites!
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Thanks!
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I love this! It stirs up different perspectives.
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Thanks!
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The paradox of static yet movement, sandals resting but have been and will be, wonderful image.
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Thanks Paul.
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Most welcome VJ
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Ooh love the flip flops
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Thanks. They made me smile.
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I particularly like the ceramic kittens in their playful, speckled pose.
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Thanks Liz. These are my Mom’s. One of the few belongings she kept with her in the nursing home.
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I can see why she kept them.
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Nice! Well done. Love the bird feeder.
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Thanks John!
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Very creative! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Those slip ons look real comfy!
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Thanks. They are actually my granddaughters, lol.
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I like your perspective on the sandals shot, VJ. And the cats are adorable.
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Thanks Patti.
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The shoes drew me in V.J., and the kitties made me smile. Loved your response this week.
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Thanks Tina!
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VJ, I like the shoes. They speak of the promise of a sunny walk to a nice outside chair, where they can be kicked off as you read. Keith
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Thanks Keith. That’s what I thought too.
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