This breach –this ever-widening gapfear inducedpits usagainst themas if humanitycan be dividedsalvationa selective process. We need a balmto soothe societalwounds, a tonicto calm the angstuntil clarityquells the uproarand kindnessreplaces this sin. (Poem originally appeared June 2019. Image my own)
Awakened by a crash just past midnight, I quickly realized my husband was not in bed and had fallen again. It’s the second time in two weeks. He couldn’t get back up. Paramedics arrived within minutes. Three strapping men had him on his feet again in no time. He was jostled but okay. I laid […]
Somehow, there’s still beauty of the remains
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And the intrigue…
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The first image is fascinating! Great shot!
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Thanks 😊
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You’re welcome. 😊
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Nice images for this challenge VJ. Both have seen better days.
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Thanks Anne
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That first image took my breath away!
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Thanks!
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The first image is my favorite, VJ! Beautifully captured!
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Thanks Amy
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The lack of foliage (seasonal or end-of-life) reveals fascinating geometric art – no two trees alike!
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You are so right. These old trees fascinate me.
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These are very lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah
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Poor tree – it really HAS seen better days.
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Still standing though!
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I particularly like the first image. It’s mistily evocative.
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Thanks Liz. It was a foggy morning.
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You’re welcome, VJ. I do enjoy a foggy morning.
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VJ, that tree by the road looks like sentinel. Halt, who goes there. Keith
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Yes, it does. Greets us on our way into town.
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