Contemplating risk –a reunion with a former selflooking for an exit When did I become a snakerestrained?When did I become persona non grata? I slither between storiesconvince myself I can flydistraction a ruse I have big cat energyoverstepping boundariessocially adverse A faulty jeweldreaming of abundance but there’s a dragon to disarm My mother’s burden on my […]
When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
I’m astonished and so glad you did see that duck. Beautiful!
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I almost didn’t. Glad I caught her too. Thanks
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Excellent photos, VJ. Amazing capture of the duck.
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Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome, VJ.
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Nice catch, VJ 🙂
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Thanks Hammad
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Wow…terrific pics, VJ — thank you so much! 🥰
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💕
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She’s properly camouflaged.
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Most welcome
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❤️
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😊💕
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🤩
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Excellent closeup of the munching cardinal! That duck is very well-camouflaged.
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I wouldn’t have seen her if she didn’t have a moment of uncertainty and stir. Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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