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 […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Great shot – it is amazing how it can hold on like that. I guess when food is involved, one gets motivated no matter what the species is. 🙂
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Their body strength amazes me too. Thanks.
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You’re welcome. Yes, the strength too – I hadn’t thought of that.
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Stunning shot of the woodpecker!
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Thanks
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Most welcome!
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Great photos.
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Thanks
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Gorgeous woodpecker shot!
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Thanks.
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Definitely delightful! What a SHOT of the male Downy! Woop Woop! 🙂 Guess who’s going to be in the round-up? 🙂
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Love my woodpeckers. Thanks.
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🙂
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‘D’elightful! 🙂 ❤
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Lol. Thanks.
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My pleasure! 🙂 ❤
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I love the close-up of the woodpecker! The morning doves look quite puffed up.
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Nature’s artistry at best. It’s quite cold here – guess that’s how the birds cope.
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Love the markings VJ.
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Thanks Keith.
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