Is the writing on the wall so cryptic?Graphic images depict rageflames of dissonanceyoung men bleeding at their own handscompassion incapacitated. A sad awakening for a society fixatedon rights and privileges, dominating culture excluding the nurtureof humanity, or preservation of life. How can we continue to closet our children’s pain – their vitality oozing – hopelessly […]
Restlessness accompanies meon this sojourn today –unfazed by ripe redbelly of robin,or shimmering emeraldof breeding merganser’s crown. My lens seeks out decay –rotting wood, darkened cavities,as if my soul craves reassurancethat life persists even where deathhovers – I need a sign Discontent, I move on-drive the river roadsnail’s pace – praying forsomething to shakethis malaise […]
Infernal trek!Wasted, mindless daysthese chains of self-reproach Will I never reachyearned for peace? Carry this burdeninto the wind,feet shufflingeyes skyward Stalwart treesobserve my passage,birds offer accompaniment,sun’s warmth charms Nature intervenes –peace is present. (My image)
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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