At every turna challenge – prefer scenicforays, encounterrocky climes – ironic twists,stretching this reluctant soul (Image my own)
Doctoring broken hearts –my own legacy a training ground –like an anesthesiologist I keep the patient breathing,asleep – muted by kindness,unconscious and unable to react. Why? Because lulling others is moreeffective than operating on self –faux obligations such a balm Administer lidocaine to the woundsNumbness preferable to open-heartedinvestigation… no sutures strong enoughto remedy internal bleeding […]
Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Very nice postcards!!!
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Thanks 🙏
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Those doors are really
Cool
Around that awesome patio ☀️☀️
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Very clever, I thought. Thanks.
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🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
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I wish I were there…. So beautiful and relaxing. Beautiful image, VJ.
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Thanks Amy!
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Wishing I was there, too, sitting under the shade.
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Always welcome!
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Excellent selections, all.
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Thanks
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I wish I was there too! Beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊 🙏
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Great choices and postcard theme. Reflections on the water drew me right in!
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Thanks Andrea. Your post made me wonder if I had any actual postcards but I came up blank.
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You’re welcome. Maybe you’ll find some when you aren’t looking for any!
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VJ, nice pictures. Are those a line of doors behind the table? Is that a cafe? Keith
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Those are old doors. Really sets the atmosphere. This is our local diner.
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LOL VJ, you are the only one to use the “Wish you were here” phrase. It really took me back! Your second image illustrates the idea perfectly!
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Lol. Couldn’t resist, Tina. Thanks.
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I would love to be by that serene water.
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There’s something about water…you are always welcome.
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Thanks!
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