Cast my shadow over white banksassert presence: proud, defiant Will find beauty in deserted placesand colour in the monochrome Haunted by a Winter state of mindresolved to stretch despite chill. (Image my creation)
He fills the homewith sweetness –serenades their love –while she picks awayat every gesture,imagining subterfuge His floral wordsonly serve to pokedoubts – she readsbetween the linesof ornamental landmines He lights candlesto set a mood,but she is alreadyplanning a funeral –her wrung out heartunwilling to fall.
The eight of cups –an octopus balancingmulti-tasks; I jugglefog, attempt to calibrate logisticsbut instinctsare dull-edged,my tentacles lackingsuction – will slitherback into hiding. (Tuesday, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own)
One Woman's Quest II 
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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