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 
Wonderful wishes. I hope they will come true for you.
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Thanks Tanja!
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Nice list, VJ.
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😊
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A great list, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne
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Moments are on my list as well. I shall take them as they come!
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Nice to do list.
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More like a wish list these days, lol.
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Most of your things are on my list….I’d add hanging out with my son, spending time weaving, snowshoeing if weather permits…
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Weaving is an incredible art, and yes, time with grown children too.
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