Weathered and Still Shimmering

March 27, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The candy shop across the bay, has weathered many storms. Fresh-made caramel and toffee, homemade chocolates and vintage sweets, appeal to kids of all ages – especially this one. Two years ago this island town was hit by a hurricane, and there are signs of devastation everywhere, but the butler on the porch of the […]

Bursting With Colour

March 12, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Along the Rio Valley in Texas the birds burst with bright colours. For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo a Week Challenge: Colorful

Begging for a Caption

March 1, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Some photographs just beg for a caption: And this one (couldn’t resist): For Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge: meme-worthy shots.

Contrasts

January 26, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

New to photography and art, the concept of contrasts (opposites on the colour wheel) is an eye-opener. I had to search through my archives, and recent pics, to discover something fitting. It is easy to see how contrasts add humour to this Hallowe’en costume – colour, shapes and sizes contrasted. (A sad selfie). Contrasts – […]

Vanishing Point

January 19, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Drawn to the unknown, I striveTo reach the beyond, push forward – Seasons change, and the road aheadblurs, destinations vanishing into intrigue. (For Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge: vanishing point.Also linking up to my weekly challenge: destination.)

The Great Outdoors

January 12, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Colours, textures, aromas –the great outdoors provides enticement for imaginations,stories dwell in hidden spaces hearts open, and blood flowswith an unbridled sense of adventure. (For Nancy Merrill’s: A Photo a Week Challenge, The Great Outdoors)

Photo a Week: On the Horizon

January 6, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Like a construction site –life stretches out before us,so many unknowns ahead. We search the horizonfor assurances that the roadis worthy, the destination in view. In truth, no matter our choicesit is peace we seek, a contentmentnot found beyond, but within. (For Nancy Merrill’s Photo of the Week Challenge: on the horizon. Searching for photos […]

Injustice

On Patriarchal watch the feminine is on trial – crimes noted, abetted, intervention and consequence murdered – suspects ride a pendulum where witnesses are criminal and the vulnerable run no peace to be had while justice sleeps.

Chasing Snakes

Who ghosts desire? I long for a kiss, my glass belly ice & concrete clouding our porcelain peace. A good woman lingers, then after voices joy I, marble angel, let men like father, with grass on their hand, pat eternity, the door sheer, timely, Life! (Disclaimer: Fridays I play around online with Magnetic Poetry. The […]

Goldfinch

Sunshine breezes in golden wings deposit joy – ripples renewal. (For RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge: wind/ ripple. Also linking up with Granny Shot It’s Bird of the Day. Image from personal collection.)

One Woman's Quest II

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