The decision has been made – it is time for us to move on to the next stage of life. The house will be sold and we shall look for a smaller, rental apartment. It hasn’t been easy coming to this conclusion, and it won’t be easy making the transition, but excitement is part of […]
Celebrated 68 years (on this earth) this past weekend with visits from friends and family. Pictured is my husband with our youngest granddaughter. Young and old enjoyed delicious food, laughter, and those precious one-on-one interactions.
I lied. The initial seed of disappointment has fermented,and in the absence of confrontation, grown roots written sorrowful chaptersconclusion: unworthiness Why couldn’t I just have said:I don’t understandthis makes me unhappy? Where did I learn that prevarication protectsthat I alone am responsible for emotionsthat I do not matter? Decades laterI still cannot uproot the weed.The lie […]
Daunting and well written piece, VJ. I agree with Punam that we become our own prisoners.
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Yes. Thank you, Eugi
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Your words and images travel far though…(K)
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Sweet response, K
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You found the perfect photos to accompany your poignant poem, VJ.
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Thanks Tanja
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My pleasure.
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A haunting poem.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Hi VJ, thanks so much for playing along 😀
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😊❤️
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We become our own prisoners. Well crafted, VJ.
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Thank you, Punam.
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I love how you melded realities of time passing, bravery and awareness of it all…thank you, VJ. 💕
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😊💕
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A profound poem VJ 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
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Thank you, Sadje
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You’re always welcome 💞
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