Is this progress,this decision to uproot,cast possessions aside,free ourselves of ties? Can his dependency,my dependency, endurethe transition, releasedfrom former justifications? We are companionsembarking on adventure,companions retiring pastlies, redefining possibility Or, is this more of the same,artfully camouflaged –a continuance of flightfrom tyrannical origins? The paths behind are jagged,wrought with rocks and crevicesand scarred riddles, and […]
One more trainand she’d be awayfar enoughto lose him Scavenged in her bagsearching for a ticketand courage…could use a dose of courage Thought of her motherhow torn up she’d be;of her sister, confinedto long-term care Call for boarding and a decision –neck smarting fromlast confrontation He wielded his handslike weapons. his wordslike knives – her […]
I fear the denouement –the moment of reckoningwhen the winding pathunravels; when intentions,transient at best, revealthemselves as common liesand soul crumples before lightrecognizing this is not the end. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @ Vjknutson. Image my own.)
One Woman's Quest II 
I love the transformed image, VJ. The spangles of color and light are wonderful.
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Thanks Patti!
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The second image is beautiful, VJ! Creative, indeed!
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Thanks Amy!
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Absolutely love that second image VJ, really beautiful.
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Thanks Tina
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Both are beautiful, V.J. I imagine you had fun playing with that first photo and turning it into the second.
Right now, the cool, snowy scene is very appealing, as it’s too hot and dry in this part of the country.
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Thanks Tanja. We are only just coming out of the snowy weather.
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I’m envious.
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Isn’t that the way it goes, lol
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Two very different views, but both capturing the light and shadows. In the first one, the hanging crystal in the window added another form of light for me.
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Thanks.
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That is a lovely view outside the window.
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Thanks 😊
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Stunning! Love both versions 🙂
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Thanks Sunra!
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Lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊
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Very nice VJ. That first one is so peaceful, with the second so contemporary. Keith
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Thanks 😊
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❤️❤️
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😊
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Quite a contrast
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Yes 😊
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