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.)
Cute puppy! I love the bird capture. Thank your for joining in, VJ!
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Always a pleasure, Amy!
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ellent.
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Thanks John. Is that just a spot off excellent, lol.
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UhOh! Speed typing?!?! Yes, EXCELLENT!
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Lol.
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Now that looks like one happy puppy V.J.! Fun checks this week 😊
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Very happy puppy. Thanks.
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A fun variety, VJ! The woodpecker is my favourite – is he in your garden?
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Thanks. We have a family of Downy woodpeckers in our backyard. Love their little peep – like a squeaky toy.
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Lucky you!
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Gorgeous! Especially that woodpecker! 🙂 3
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Thanks!
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Oh, love that bird feeder and feather friend for the challenge.
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Thanks!
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Is the bird a woodpecker?
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Yes. It’s a Downy woodpecker.
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HIs patterned coloring is beautiful.
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female
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