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.)
These are really good motion photos, particuarly that first one! What type of bird?
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It’s a house finch. Thanks Liz.
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I don’t think I’ve seen one before. I like the delicate rosy coloring.
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Yes, the male is quite beautiful. They have a beautiful song too. Despite their name, I don’t see them often.
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Stunning photos
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Thank you!
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Great captures V.J.! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks!
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Wow, you got some great shots VJ!
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Thanks Terri.
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These are great!
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Thanks!
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Welcome!
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Lovely photos VJ!
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Thanks
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Excellent pics. Keith
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Thanks Keith.
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