Essence is essenceand flat as I might feelshadow reveals otherwise;such is the mystery of life Orange is my essence –the promise of sunshineand creativity, and… I envyblue its expansiveness Constrained as I amby conformity –this silver-framedexistence a settling But shadows don’t settlethey stretch and bendand exclaim rebellionsavagely defending essence. (Slanted Orange was written in 2022 […]
Creativity partners more with chaos than clarityIt craves colour, light, darknessmovement not supported by 2 dimensions I delude myself into thinking that words,cleverly positioned, can decipher the compulsionfail to understand that soul, unchained, has no words It is the free-flowing expression of music, danceIt follows the murmuration of birds, andcrawls along the earth, serpent-like I […]
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.” – William Blake Weathered the would that frames this perception,
once painted with optimism, long worn.
How bright the ideals of youth, […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Such pretty ornaments! It will be just my husband and I for Christmas as well.
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Here’s hoping it is a peaceful and restful day.
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The tree looks lovely! Do everything you can to make Xmas special… Merry Xmas to both of you 🤗
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Merry Christmas to you Terri. Let’s pray for peace and joy.
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Thank you so much 😊 Rita here 🤗
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Lol. Senior’s moment. Same sentiment.
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Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas VJ! My hubby and I are staying home also, and we’re looking forward to spending a relaxed day together. I hope you and Ric enjoy a relaxing, peaceful day together.
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We will, thanks Terri. Merry Christmas to the both of you.
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These are beautiful! That little blue fish is so cute! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. We hesitated about decorating the tree, but it does bring some delight.
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That’s the one that caught my attention as well.
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🙂 ❤ !
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Merry Christmas, V.J.
Beautiful tradition.
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Thanks so much. Peace to you.
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You are welcome.
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