Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
We’ve only just ended our summer here in the south VJ and you make me yearn to have it back!
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Thanks Tina. My favourite time of the year.
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Excellent observation!
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Thanks Eugi!
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Great story telling images VJ!
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Thanks Anne!
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Perfect analogy. It is the same isn’t it? Donna
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It is really – fun to watch in both cases. Thanks Donna.
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Just lovely – and beautifully caught!
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Thanks 🙏
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Ah youth! Lovely stories with some excellent images VJ
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Thanks Tina!
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So true.
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I love both of these!!
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Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Beautifully said
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Thanks Sadje!
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