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 […]
A snowy window!
Rare sight for me 🙂
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I’ll bet. Not so rare here, brrr.
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This draws me to depthing – going deeper than what is presented.
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Yes. Interesting to go deeper. Thanks.
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Always a pleasure VJ
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A very interesting juxtaposition of images! I’m particuarly drawn to the second two images.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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I like the snow on your window. Wonderful photos for this week, 😀
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Thanks Cee!
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Such great shots! The detail is incredible! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah.
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My pleasure! ❤
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That header is so bright and pretty, it made me smile. I’ll be embarrassed if it’s been there for years and I didn’t notice.
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Thanks for noticing. I just changed the image, so I appreciate your words.
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It’s lovely.
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I love these close ups. They capture so many interesting textures.
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Thanks Heather. Trying to expand beyond just birds, lol.
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Always good to stretch our wings! lol
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