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 
Amen!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We need to remind ourselves daily! Love your artwork.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks
LikeLike
Beautiful artwork, powerful and wise words. Thank you, VJ!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Wynne.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is beautiful. In words and art. An important reminder too. Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Andrea.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome.
LikeLike
Ah, a gentle reminder. Perfect accompaniment to your artwork.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Heather
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome.
LikeLike
Wonderful! 🙂 ❤
LikeLike
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautifully said
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
nice 🐦🐦🐦
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your affirmation is a perfect way to start my day, thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Liz.
LikeLiked by 1 person