Physical distance
no remedy for dark past
those childhood bruises
etched on old bones – solid as
the house that bore them witness.
(Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own)
Physical distance
no remedy for dark past
those childhood bruises
etched on old bones – solid as
the house that bore them witness.
(Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own)
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Reblogged this on Sharing Thoughts and commented:
Awesome.
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Thank you!
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Most welcome, dear.
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Wow V.J. this is solid with nice “bones”.. love it V.J.
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Thanks Cindy!
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you’re so welcome VJ. it was awesome.
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I referenced you in my last post fyi
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Such a strong comparison, VJ. Thanks for reposting.
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Thanks K
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Very moving and this reminded me of experiences that made me realize there is much truth in your words. Physical distance and even the distance of time is no remedy!
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Sad but true. Thanks Anne
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Such an amazing metaphor and beautiful images.
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Thanks so much Anita
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Powerful and moving. I sometimes wonder if families who are happy & whole aren’t the exception of the human equation.
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I think you could be right, Julie. Thanks
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Wonderfully penned, VJ.
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Thanks Hammad!
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Powerful Tanka! So much truth spoken in so few words! This speaks for many including myself! Well done my friend! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. I am sorry that it speaks for so many, but look where we have landed – dear hearts all
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Amen! 🙂 ❤
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Great metaphor…those old houses hold so many secrets.
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Indeed they do. Thanks.
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I feel the natural flow of time in your image, yet the dark, blue door to the past is always there…waiting. Perfect intertwining of word and image. ❤
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Thanks Olga
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Excellent tanka! The compressed form works very well for the experience it relates. The accompanying image also works perfectly.
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Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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But the old bones are solid…..
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Yes…
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May the earth bear witness …
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😊
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Wow, very powerful VJ. My bruises were emotional.
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Abuse takes many forms, for sure. Thanks
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We never, seem to, outgrow those houses we were, raised in, or the, memories…
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No, we don’t. Thanks for commenting.
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