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 […]
I love the first pic! I like how black and white brings out the detail.
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Thanks. It really can make a difference.
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You’re welcome!
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these should be postcards!!! gorgeous!
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Thanks Wendi!
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you are very welcome.
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Oh I enjoyed your landscapes for this week, especially your first photo 😀
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Thanks Cee!
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VJ, you captured the clouds well between the fence posts. It adds to the effect. Keith
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Thanks Keith – exactly what I tried to do.
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I’m seeing broken image links. I’m not sure if the problem is on my end or yours?
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Oh oh. They show up on my end.
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There they are! I’m glad a checked again. I like that first one in particular for the way it evokes a bygone era.
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Glad it worked. Thanks.
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You’re welcome.
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