Tell my woes to Rivershe listens graciouslyan empathic mirror Not so the Jackdawwhose arrogant clatteringderides self-pity Slaps me consciousfor I am victim, yes, andif not careful, abuser. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknuton.Image my own)
Children moanreflect the day’s gloom We are virus-cautiousconfined indoors While ‘I-wannas’buzz at windowpanes and news feeds mountthe terror – I scream silently, pray foruncommon patience Pause as eagle,soaring overhead tips a wing my waybids me a good day. (Eugi’s Weekly Prompt is soaring. Image my own)
I lied. The initial seed of disappointment has fermented, and in the absence of confrontation, grown roots written sorrowful chaptersconclusion: unworthiness Why couldn’t I just have said:I don’t understandthis makes me unhappy? Where did I learn that prevarication protectsthat I alone am responsible for emotionsthat I do not matter? Decades laterI still cannot uproot the […]
There’s something about a raptor on the wing, great photo that Osprey. We have a pair nearby, wonderful birds.
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Thanks Paul. They are awesome to watch
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Yes, always so.
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B&W makes this a much more compelling image VJ, great choice
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Thanks Tina!
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I love the black-and-white bird images! The crow brought to mind a medieval ecclesiatic (and not in a good way).
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Thanks Liz. He is quite imposing.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Great black and white images. I especially like the goldfinches. Black and white brings out their details.
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Thanks Anne. I love their expressions
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Stunning
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Thanks 🙏 😊
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Beautiful BnW images. The first one is nicely framed by these branches. The two goldfinches are so cute!
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Thanks Amy!
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The crow reminds me of a little old man.
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Yes…scowling, lol.
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A little hunched over…all he needs is a cane! lol
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Great wingspan on the Osprey. Nice capture with film.
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Thanks Keith!
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