Does illness have a voice,and if so; is it melancholy,or dark and dank, divulgingdeepest despair, or revealinga vileness of nature? Discord creeps along my veins,disrupts muscles, systems failingunder the oppression –“Stay strong,” friends counsel,cannot hear the gathering storm,feel the heaviness cloaking me. I am not myself, but then;who am I? Is disease a mutationof the […]
Discharge the gun –protection a vesselthrough which our depthsare undefined…adrift Fear is a burrowerwears a false crownbirths losstrusts danger Hearts beg,amid this trigger-readinessfor a guardian – unafraidto court this meaningless Futility unchecked –to study productive optionsunimaginable in the current state of chaos on repeat. (Art my own)
These bones, they saywill finish me – too brittleto withstand the race But I am Willowrecollection wispymy dance defiant Porous as a sea spongesoaking up each daymettle despite the rattle (Tuesdays I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own.)
Really interesting piece . It’s amazing how we see things differently when we walk especially while we have not been walking for a while. Keep walking !
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Thank you 🙏 😊
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I enjoy photowalks. I can get lost for hours in the woods or a quiet park.
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Me too! Thanks for dropping by. Following you now to see your photo walks.
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The scene looks like a subtle and gentle passing of the season.
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Yes. It was late day and the light was perfect for creating a soft glow.
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I’m learning that light is critically important for conveying the feeling of a scene.
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It really is.
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The park looks peaceful and inviting. I’m glad you were able to enjoy it without a crowd.
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Thanks Tanja.
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What a beautiful spot V.J. and your photos bring it to life. The benches just seem to call one to sit and enjoy a moment of serenity
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Thanks Tina!
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Love those trees out there! So serene…
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Thanks. A good place for reflection.
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A silent and serene walk – I’d love t sit under one of those trees on one of the benches. A beautiful area.
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Thank you. The playground is on the other side of the river, so this side is usually quiet. So nice.
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What a beautiful area, and what beautiful photos!
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Thanks. Our little town has many beautiful walking places.
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What a beautiful space. I’m getting out and enjoying our parks right now too. Grateful for a beautiful autumn.
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What a lovely space. I’m getting outside and enjoying out parks as much as possible right now too. Grateful for a beautiful autumn.
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Autumn certainly sparks creativity. Thanks Linda.
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Just beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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Nice photos. Very serene looking.
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Thanks John. We need serene these days.
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Such a soothing spot, to fresh up the mind and heart
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It really is. Hope you are feeling better.
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Yes, I’m feeling much better 🙂
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That’s awesome!
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Such an enjoyable photo walk. I’m also I drawn to thethese benches, beautiful and quiet places to rest and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Thank you for sharing with us, VJ. 🙂
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Thanks Amy.
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Looks like a lovely greenspace.
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Thanks Heather. It is. Green for now, anyway.
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Hopefully for a while longer! You’re welcome.
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