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)
Chilly indeed 🙂
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The beauty of stark winter. My memories of snow are childhood memories, or visiting snow places as an adult. I couldn’t live in it.
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Agreed. That’s why we usually travel in the winter months. Not this year though….
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No, not much travel anywhere, hoping this year will change for the better.
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Two very homey winter scenes!
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The sun wouldn’t come out for us. Thanks.
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These are gorgeous VJ! My husband wants some snow so badly….
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Your husband is deranged ( I say it with utmost affection). Snow is fun when you have health to enjoy it. Thanks.
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I agree with you VJ!!! He absolutely loves snow though….
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These are gorgeous! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. They are grey and chilly to me…reflecting the day’s mood.
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Find warmth in the fact you are loved! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah.
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