Cast my shadow over white banksassert presence: proud, defiant Will find beauty in deserted placesand colour in the monochrome Haunted by a Winter state of mindresolved to stretch despite chill. (Image my creation)
He fills the homewith sweetness –serenades their love –while she picks awayat every gesture,imagining subterfuge His floral wordsonly serve to pokedoubts – she readsbetween the linesof ornamental landmines He lights candlesto set a mood,but she is alreadyplanning a funeral –her wrung out heartunwilling to fall.
The eight of cups –an octopus balancingmulti-tasks; I jugglefog, attempt to calibrate logisticsbut instinctsare dull-edged,my tentacles lackingsuction – will slitherback into hiding. (Tuesday, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own)
One Woman's Quest II 
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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