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 […]
Carnations lingerprolong the celebration –flowers gifting joy. (For Eugi’s Weekly Challenge: celebration.Image my own.)
Dauntingthe loomingmountainsideor the oceansidecliffs whose ascentmocks my limitations Fragile,the glint ofspidery thread,whose expanse, thoughdelicate, stretches without fear The way our income curvesdownward, whileour needs mount Life’s slopesprecarious, demandinginevitable, and yet we find ourselvesill-prepared when forced to navigate them.
You’ve captured some beauty there, VJ! 🙂
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Thanks Susi
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Lovely!!
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Thank you!
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I love the early morning light. Was there a frost in the second photo?
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Yes, we’ve had frost up until recently.
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I think our frost has finally left us.
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I love those “soft” morning photos.
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I do too. Wish I was up early more often, lol. Thanks.
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Welcome!
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So lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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VJ, I love how tree branches frame a sunrise or sunset. Nicely done. Keith
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Thanks Keith.
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