Contemplating risk –a reunion with a former selflooking for an exit When did I become a snakerestrained?When did I become persona non grata? I slither between storiesconvince myself I can flydistraction a ruse I have big cat energyoverstepping boundariessocially adverse A faulty jeweldreaming of abundance but there’s a dragon to disarm My mother’s burden on my […]
When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Certainly a welcome sign 🙂
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Indeed.
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Nice photos, V.J. Goldeneyes are among my favorite winter ducks. Since you mentioned them as a positive sign (? of spring approaching), does that mean you only get to see them in spring and summer?
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They pass through here at this time of year (I think), so seeing them means Spring isn’t far behind.
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Spring is something to look forward to!
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Indeed!
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Very beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊
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They look great amongst the ice and snow.
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Such beautiful birds. Thanks.
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Intrepid little fellows!
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They are!
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Magnificent photos
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Thanks 😊
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I love ducks, they don’t need us at all ❤️
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They do not. Thanks Jim
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