At every turna challenge – prefer scenicforays, encounterrocky climes – ironic twists,stretching this reluctant soul (Image my own)
Doctoring broken hearts –my own legacy a training ground –like an anesthesiologist I keep the patient breathing,asleep – muted by kindness,unconscious and unable to react. Why? Because lulling others is moreeffective than operating on self –faux obligations such a balm Administer lidocaine to the woundsNumbness preferable to open-heartedinvestigation… no sutures strong enoughto remedy internal bleeding […]
Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Mesmerizing 🙂
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You are too kind.
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Very pretty shots!
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Thank you!
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Lovely!
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Thanks!
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WOW. Beautiful!
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Thanks John!
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I admire those that can grow such beautiful flowers and plants.
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Me too…and embarrassed by my weed collection.
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I say, thank goodness for the gardening efforts of others!
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Here, here!
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Pretty color mix, beautifully captured, VJ! Gardening is a time-consumming and never-ending work.
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…and needs a lot of energy, lol.. Thanks Amy.
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Gardening brings me peace. Lovely photos.
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You are lucky to have that skill. Thanks Heather.
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I don’t know about skill, but I love to putter!
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You are miles ahead of me, lol.
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😀
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I’m with you V.J. Not only am I not talented enough, I don’t share the level of commitment necessary to really nourish a garden so I especially enjoy the efforts of others. And let’s be honest – they probably appreciate our appreciation, right?! Beautiful images this week.
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Thanks Tina.
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Beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Deborah.
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Nice photos VJ! I’m not a gardener either.
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Thanks Anne. Glad I’m not alone.
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VJ, nice colors. Keith
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Thanks Keith, such a welcome sight.
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