Is this progress,this decision to uproot,cast possessions aside,free ourselves of ties? Can his dependency,my dependency, endurethe transition, releasedfrom former justifications? We are companionsembarking on adventure,companions retiring pastlies, redefining possibility Or, is this more of the same,artfully camouflaged –a continuance of flightfrom tyrannical origins? The paths behind are jagged,wrought with rocks and crevicesand scarred riddles, and […]
One more trainand she’d be awayfar enoughto lose him Scavenged in her bagsearching for a ticketand courage…could use a dose of courage Thought of her motherhow torn up she’d be;of her sister, confinedto long-term care Call for boarding and a decision –neck smarting fromlast confrontation He wielded his handslike weapons. his wordslike knives – her […]
I fear the denouement –the moment of reckoningwhen the winding pathunravels; when intentions,transient at best, revealthemselves as common liesand soul crumples before lightrecognizing this is not the end. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @ Vjknutson. Image my own.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Wonderful texture, especially the first one 🙂
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Thanks.
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Beautiful shots, VJ! I especially like the third one.
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Thanks Eugi. I agree
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Most welcome!
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The grasses in the first photo are reminiscent of a feather duster.
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Aren’t they! I thought that too.
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Such beautiful textures! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah.
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V.J. What fantastic textures you have for this week. Thanks ever so much for playing along 😀
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Thanks Cee.
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Stunning photos VJ! The last one is my favourite!
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Thanks Aletta! Mine too
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The last capture with the reflection is so stunning! Btw which place is this… would love to be there.
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Thanks. It is the Little Falls in St Marys, Ontario.
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Excellent study of textures! (Too hard to pick a favorite.)
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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