“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)
Beautiful pairing of quote, and image.
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Thanks
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Most welcome.
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Excellent quote and beautiful image for the background.
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Thanks Eilene
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That painting is magical too. (K)
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Thanks – me playing with photography
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I like the results.
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I believe this too.
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Beautiful, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne
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A very insightful quote from the lower-case poet!
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Yes. One of my first poetic loves, lol
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I love this one VJ! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Terri!
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Beautiful share VJ
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Thanks
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Happy New Year, VJ. 🙂 ~ Susan
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Thanks. And to you, Susan
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I like the layered complexity of the graphic.
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I really like the layered complexity of the graphic.
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Thank you
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