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This reminds me of the Moomins a little (have you heard of them at all?). I love the imagery!

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How cool, I just looked them up and I not sure I could think of a more flattering comparison! I will be dipping into Moomins this year, for sure.

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"She has embroidered

the borders of speech between us,

shaking it out like an old down

comforter billowing over a bed..."

I was reading over it a second time, and this is just deeply beautiful. Thank you!

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So grateful to you, friend!

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Makes me feel the cold (and all its mystery) over here in hot sunny Australia.

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It makes me feel warmer myself to know that I'm passing on that experience!

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Absolutely beautiful work.

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This is absolutely lovely Chris, a beautiful start to the snow cold day.

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“I have seen her water the earth with stars.” Brilliant, Chris!

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Really enjoyed reading this poem, very nice 👍

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Lovely imagery!

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Now that is lovely.

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Whoa. Stunning.

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Love this– it reads like a song.

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So so beautiful. Thank you.

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