Amateur, I am, when it comes to photography. I’m excited to learn the ins and outs. This week, Nancy Merrill instructs on the rule of thirds. The featured image represents thistles leaning into the third. This daffodils are leaning outside the boundaries, but there is something interesting about this shot to me. Thanks Nancy Merrill […]
The heat of summer, typically fuels our wandering impulses. A spontaneous drive to the beach, or a weekend up north. Now that coronavirus has reined us in, we search seasonal delight closer to home: roses in the garden, the emerald green of farm fields, and the leisurely hunt of a furry fisherman. (For Lens-Artists Photo […]
Lovers like to claim a song as their own, a symbol of their passion. This never worked for me – the only partner who declared a song ours – “Love Lifts Us Up Where We Belong” – dropped me shortly after. I dated a con-man once who dubbed “La Vida Loca” as my theme song. […]
Life, is a whirlpool
Of floods and droughts
Empty deserts and doubts
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It is indeed, my poetic friend!
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I can relate to relationship having walls that might be scaled and
have had more than my share of vortex relationships.
Great metaphors!
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Thanks, Betty!
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Oh! Forgot to mention loving the timely image.
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Thanks to the host of this prompt!
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As Betty said: wonderful metaphors! Some relationships are inherently doomed to circle the drain, it seems.
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“Circle the drain” for sure. Thanks Heide.
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Narcissism as a black hole. Now, that’s a perfect description.
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Ah, you’ve experienced it!
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Yes. I had termed it Down the Rabbit Hole, but I like yours better.
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Lol – both good.
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PS: I agree wholeheartedly that narcissism consumes everything in its path. I knew a man like that once too, and in hindsight am SO GRATEFUL to have gotten out of his orbit.
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I spent 17 years married to one. The damage is long-lasting.
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I can’t even imagine, V.J. My exposure was only one year, but even that caused lasting damage. 17 years is a long time, but thank goodness you did get out. xx
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You can say that again!
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The worst part of narcissism is that it is incurable. The only way is to get out of the orbit of that person, and yet, they will try a few times to pull you back – only to torture you again.
Guess I’m getting an idea for the next prompt. Thanks, VJ!
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Happy to oblige, Reena. Thanks for your comments.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Black hole …… by VJ Knutson
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Oh Wow, been there. Well penned, my dear.
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Thank you!
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Most welcome 🙂
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that’s really good vj! xox ❤
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Appreciate it, Carol Anne!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for reblog!
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You write so beautifully! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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I Like This
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Thank you!
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