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 […]
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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