This outer toughness just conditioninga baby alligatorthat’s me Raised in a swampEat or be eaten!family mantra, andDeal with it! I know it’s a lotto take insee the disbeliefin civilized eyes Resistance to oppression begets deeper woundsFear taught me wellSurvival, they say, of the fittest. (For Reena’s Xploration challenge: featured image is prompt.)
Life’s mountaina rough climbbody fails to adjustfocused as we areon destination Sights a sepia blurhere approaching summitscree presents new danger I vote we pause awhileappreciate our labourbreathe in colour for once. (Art mine)
Childdelightful youthmy heart’s jewellight-bearerhope antics haphazardlaughter contagiousspreading joysparking imagination I pray that your spiritremains vibrant, andthat reality dawns gently (This poem first appeared in November 2018, as A Child Glows. I submit an edited and re-titled version here for Eugi’s Weekly prompt: jewels. Image my own.)
Lovely patterns 🙂
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Thanks Hammad!
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Beautiful, even the first, which is also a grief, shows life and interdependence.
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It does. Thanks.
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Beautiful! Nature is so creative.
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It really is. Thanks!
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Excellent captures! The patterns nature creates are always such a wonder.
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They really are. Thanks Liz!
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You’re welcome, V.J.!
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These are great! I especially love the stump with roots! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. Those roots always remind me of childhood – they sparked the imagination for play.
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🙂 ❤ !
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What delightful photos you have for patterns this week. Thanks V.J. 😀
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Thanks Cee!
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