must we learn to bear the pain

[Daisy Ditch ⊰✿]

Powerful shot. Great and suitable quote too. Instant fav!

[Maggiemae]

I can see the silk tearing! It is what is special, disappearing with what life hurls at it! But there is always optimism!

[kali]

@maggiemae well said Maggiemae

[Krista Marson]

this image has feeling.

[john morley]

probably...and then we exist....

[Helen Jane]

Yes so apt. I most often turn away from the ugly scenes but there is undeserving beauty in this too.

[Stella Mešić]

This is absolutely stunning!! No other words

[Susiangelgirl]

This is strangely beautiful. FAV

[☠northy]

There is something hopeful in these remnants

[Annie D]

we must - it is what molds us and can open windows to another world

[Caroline]

Oh how emotive Kali... What a find... Wonderfully shot.

[LittleQueenie]

Great movement and shades of light. And some impressive thorns give it a menacing edge in what would otherwise be a quite playful image.

[Lyn Todd]

beautifully expressed photographically.

[Larry L]

really outstanding! Well seen and captured!