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 
Excellent shots and I love the contrast with the bird against the white cloud.
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Thanks 😊
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Most welcome. 😊
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You got a photo of Jonathan. Love your entry this week 😀
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Lol. Thanks 😊
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Oh, I wish I could too…
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VJ, you remind me of the famous poem. “On the wings of an eagle, My love for you flies. Soaring higher and higher, And touching the skies.” Keith
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Yes! That fits! Thanks Keith
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I have often had the same wish! 🦅
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…sigh…
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Exactly!
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The cloud in the second photo looks like a bird!
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I see it too!
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Now that Liz pointed it out, I do.
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🙂
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It does a bit.
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It really does! Great job V.J.! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊
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