Skies draw me –
the allure of wings
the inference of escape
Not afraid to dream –
imagination fully engaged
willingness set on go
Till darkness encroaches –
a black line blotting
periphery
Imperfection an ugly
critique – self flails
doubt becomes certainty
Wrench my perspective
away from the gloom
need to crop the image.
(Inspired by the promptings of Reena’s Exploration challenge: addiction or depression; and Bushboys: Last on card April 3.)
If only we could crop it out of the picture.
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Exactly! We do try. Thanks.
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Excellent piece!
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Thank you!
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My pleasure.
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yup cropping helps!
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Lol. Thanks Gina.
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Fabulous last photo and magic words VJ 🙂
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Thanks Brian!
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Edit Me Please …. by VJ Knutson
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Outstanding piece! Try sketching something with this poem as inspiration.
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Thanks Reena!
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A well written pice of poetry!
Thanks for sharing this here.
And nice to meet you VJ!
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Thank you. Nice to meet you too!
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Well done!
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Thanks Heather
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Welcome.
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I like the photo-editing metaphor for stopping negative thoughts.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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