Cast my shadow over white banks/ assert presence: proud, defiant
Will find beauty in deserted places / and colour in the monochrome
Haunted by a winter state of mind / resolved to stretch despite chill.
For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: illustrate a favourite quote or poem. Of course, I chose a poem of my own: Seasonal Defiance, originally published at vjknutson.org.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Love this great fit
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Thank you!
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Enjoyed this. winter perspective Just a thought. Have you ever used AI s a poem starter for your creations? I just discovered this idea myself with some WORDLE apps I use.
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No, I haven’t. I did come across a blog completely created by AI. New tool for scammers perhaps?
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Maybe much so but they make it so enticing to use. Watch the apps for this. I could see using it by substituting my on words with . How about you?
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No. The posts were all very similar and several had the same opening lines. My purpose for blogging is to practice my craft.
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Hi, VJ! Lovely poem, beautiful winter photos!
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thank you!
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Excellent photos and poem. 👏
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Thanks John
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Fantastic poem with beautiful photos. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
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Thanks Sofia. Loved this prompt.
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Beautiful words with matching the photos
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Thank you
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This is just what I had hoped for, VJ – a beautiful poem of your own! Beautifully matched with your images. The feeling is complete. Thank you!
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Thanks so much!
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This is perfect photopoetry. I love it!
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Well-matched verse and photos!
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Thanks Eilene
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Let’s hope the winter state of mind won’t haunt us for too long, V.J.
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I wish, Tanja, but it’s early yet.
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Yes, winter will last a while. But maybe the wintry state of mind doesn’t have to.
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🥰
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Of course you did, and well you should VJ! It’s beautiful and the images are perfect for it. Really well done!
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Thanks Tina!
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Love the poem and the way you weaved the though your photos as if they belong. Love the color in monochrome photo. Well done.
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*weaved us through your photos.
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Thanks Luanne!
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VJ, lovely poem and photos.
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Thank you!
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Love everything about this post from the title on down! It’s making me resolve to stretch despite chill. Thanks, VJ!
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I’m glad it inspired you, Wynne
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Lovely poem VJ
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome
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‘colour in the monochrome’….love that and it comes through in your photos, VJ…thank you! 🥰
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Thanks ❤️
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This is wonderful VJ. Perfect pairings.
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Thanks Heather!
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You’re welcome.
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