Is this progress,this decision to uproot,cast possessions aside,free ourselves of ties? Can his dependency,my dependency, endurethe transition, releasedfrom former justifications? We are companionsembarking on adventure,companions retiring pastlies, redefining possibility Or, is this more of the same,artfully camouflaged –a continuance of flightfrom tyrannical origins? The paths behind are jagged,wrought with rocks and crevicesand scarred riddles, and […]
One more trainand she’d be awayfar enoughto lose him Scavenged in her bagsearching for a ticketand courage…could use a dose of courage Thought of her motherhow torn up she’d be;of her sister, confinedto long-term care Call for boarding and a decision –neck smarting fromlast confrontation He wielded his handslike weapons. his wordslike knives – her […]
I fear the denouement –the moment of reckoningwhen the winding pathunravels; when intentions,transient at best, revealthemselves as common liesand soul crumples before lightrecognizing this is not the end. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @ Vjknutson. Image my own.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Oh, a lego truck. Cool.
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Lol. Thanks 🙏
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Very enjoyable! Your photos remind me of simpler times.
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The life here reflects it too. Thanks
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You’re welcome.
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These are wonderful shots! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊
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Thank you for this wonderful entry for the challenge! Love both images but the train track is my favorite!
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Thanks. Favourite topic around here – country roads.
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These photos remind me so much of all the places I’ve lived out in the country. We used to have a lot of railroad crossings like the one in your picture when we lived in Oklahoma.
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They are so quaint aren’t they? Thanks
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I really like the last photo!
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Thanks 😊
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Welcome!
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VJ, it looks like one of those transformers. Good picture. Keith
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No kidding. Some of that farm machinery is huge.
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These are really wonderful back country roads. I haven’t traveled that far in my country but have seen the pictures shared by others on local media.
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Thanks
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I love these! They are quintessenitial summer in the country.
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Indeed! Thanks 😊
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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