That time, playing in the muck,foot emerging without a boot,hopping and laughingall the way home… Then, later, on the busthe impact of the carthe windshield crackinglike a giant spiderblood all overthe dead lady’s face All in the past –sunroof openkids riding along,music blaring But trauma is a spiderArachne reaching into happy placesand as much as […]
Measured in spoonfulsprogress imperceptible Still feel the angst ofno-time-to-breathe lifestyle pressured from withinto get-it-done spend unavailable resourcesruminating solutions push against the wallswith little to show surrender to impotencyand wait for the next surge.
Sister was a hurricane –destruction her path Tried to calm, encouragebut her core was damaged Try to reach her now, across death’s abyss understand beforeher legacy swallows me.
Lovely inspirations indeed 🙂
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That dear is amazing.
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Beautiful bird – lovely pictures!
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GREAT inspirations. Well done. Stay safe, be well.
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Thanks John
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Lively photos and hope the tests go well
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Lovely shots, IJ. I love that Baltimore oriole, in particular. It was one of the first birds I read about when I was little. Thanks for the reminder and best of luck with the medical tests.
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Thanks Patti. The orioles are so stunning.
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Good luck with your tests, VJ. The oriole is gorgeous!
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Wonderful choices VJ.
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The colors of Oriole is striking, VJ. Love to be by the water and enjoy the beautiful reflections. 🙂
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Good luck with the tests, VJ – love your inspirations and my favourite must be the oriole. Gorgeous colours!
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These are wonderful! I must confess I envy you having deer in your backyard! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. Mom and a fawn dropped by earlier in the day. So sweet.
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Hope all goes well
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Thanks Annette.
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Brilliant, a moment of grace, tranquility . . . I hope your tests go well.
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Thank you, Liz.
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Lovely inspirations VJ – the oriole colors are amazing. Good luck with the tests.
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The orioles are a fave, for sure. Thanks Tina.
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What dazzling colours! All the best and take care.
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VJ, what “striking” colors for the Baltimore Oriole. Keith
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PS – Good luck with your tests.
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The colour always catches my breath. Thanks Keith.
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