That time, playing in the muck,foot emerging without a boot,hopping and laughingall the way home… Then, later, on the busthe impact of the carthe windshield crackinglike a giant spiderblood all overthe dead lady’s face All in the past –sunroof openkids riding along,music blaring But trauma is a spiderArachne reaching into happy placesand as much as […]
Measured in spoonfulsprogress imperceptible Still feel the angst ofno-time-to-breathe lifestyle pressured from withinto get-it-done spend unavailable resourcesruminating solutions push against the wallswith little to show surrender to impotencyand wait for the next surge.
Sister was a hurricane –destruction her path Tried to calm, encouragebut her core was damaged Try to reach her now, across death’s abyss understand beforeher legacy swallows me.
I love the red fur on the first one, but the third one is so interesting because you see the back reflected in the calm water and the sparkly water in front of the bird. Super shots.
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome. You were busy!
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These are great shots! That Common Merganser was posed up just right for you preening along. 🙂
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Wasn’t she. Totally oblivious of my presence.
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Yep, she sure was! I love it when they are oblivious or maybe they just don’t care. LOL! 🙂
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VJ, I love the name Merganser. You do not see it very often in print. Keith
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No? Interesting.
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These are great! I especially love that first photo she is just beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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She really is fabulous. Love that shock of red hair. Thanks.
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The first one is my favorite, too!
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🙂 ❤ !
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