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)
Tell my woes to Rivershe listens graciouslyan empathic mirror Not so the Jackdawwhose arrogant clatteringderides self-pity Slaps me consciousfor I am victim, yes, andif not careful, abuser. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknuton.Image my own)
A carnivorous squirrel?
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Lol. He’s eating a red berry.
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I wasn’t sure at first! 😉
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Thanks Cee!
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great photos………..the first one seems to tell a story!
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Thanks Wendi.
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Not a very flattering angle for our feathered friend. He looks quite corpulent. 🙂
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Ha ha. He certainly is unimpressed.
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Nice captures!
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Thanks you!
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The first one is thought provoking.
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Yes. Felt as if I trespassed, lol.
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Oh these are great closeups. I really like your first photo 😀
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Thanks Cee
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I love these closeups! It’s amazing how close the bird and squirrel let get! 🙂 ❤
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The bird was right outside my window – noticed me too late. Squirrel was well occupied, lol. Thanks.
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