Tiresome this halothe repercussions Instincts cheetah fiercedomesticity a struggle Shameful, this confessionperhaps – had to be said No pussycat herejust a woman who’s real. (Image my own)
Shore knows repetitiontides thrust, withdraw –natural rhythm Why then should I questionstrife’s return – is it not justtide returning my load? Not as stalwart as the shoremisery bleeds onto pagetainting my ocean. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. This poem edited. Image my own.)
Father taught us to fetch –What else are children for? I did not like his demeaning sneernor the way he lorded control Mother learned to ask how highwhen he snapped: “Jump!” I vowed to be differentto never let him break me But his arms were strongerand my fear real, and so From my father, I’ve […]
Even by looking at them on my computer screen, my mind somehow sensed their aroma in a strange way.
Lovely captures 🙂
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Maybe memory is a sensory experience. Thanks.
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The flowers are beautiful but those photos are magnificent.
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Thanks so much!
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So beautiful in every detail, VJ! Wishing your husband a speedy recovery.
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Thank you!
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♥
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Beautiful showing of happiness. I am glad to hear Ric is on the mend.
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Thanks Eugi!
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Beautiful blooms, VJ. I hope Ric is doing better. Wishing him a speedy recovery! Those beautiful flowers surely help to lift our spirits!
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He’s on the mend, thanks Patti!
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There are countless lovely details all around us, but I think we miss many of them. I’m glad you noticed and enjoyed the details of Ric’s flowers.🌸
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Thanks Tanja. They brought such joy on bleak days.
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I am glad.
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You really capture the delicate details of the petals. Lovely.
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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Wow. Beautiful! Love the pink and red combo in the first.
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Thanks John.
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I was particuarly struck by the pink and red color combo, too.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Very lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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Oh my V.J., the colors are so rich and the details so beautiful. Almost makes it worth having a problem – but not quite! Hope your husband is recovering well.
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Thanks Tina. He’s coming along.
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I’m glad to hear that Ric’s recovery is coming along.
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Thanks Liz. It’s slow, but he seems to keep moving in the right direction.
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You’re welcome, VJ. Sending good thoughts his way for continued progress toward full recovery.
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Lovely.
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Thanks Keith.
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