“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
It inspires me…too.
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Thank you
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The photo of the river is stunning, VJ!
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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Really like this one too. I appreciate how you can settle in and let the eye traverse the details and just wander in it. Great shot!
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Thank you!
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the river in winter still needs to be reposted regularly –
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Thanks Yvette
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Excellent. LOVE that winter river.
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Thanks John
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With you all the way on that VJ – glorious in a very serene way.
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Thanks Tina
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So very beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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Lovely indeed. I don’t recall see this before 🙂
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Then glad I posted it again. Thanks Hammad
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I agree that the photo of the river bears sharing more than once. It’s beautiful and evocative.
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Thanks for backing me up.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Very artistic shot
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re most welcome
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