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Samu's avatar

The tension between safety and stagnation here is haunting.

I love how the poem doesn’t rush the break it listens to the hesitation.

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Thank you so much for reading and fully understanding, Samu. 🩶

Logan Heron's avatar

"But I guess a free fall is better than staying in custody." I had to lie down for a while after reading that.

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Thank you so much, Logan. 🖤 This means so much to me coming from you!!

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😊🖤😊

Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Very evocative wildflower and love the images especially the first three.

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Thank you so much, Shital. 🤍 This really means a lot to me.

Benjamin Fargen's avatar

Beautiful. 🖤

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Thank you so much, Benjamin!! 🤍

Sandra Murzin's avatar

Sooooo beautiful, Wildflower...really love the images in this one.💜

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Thank you so much, Sandra. I really appreciate your kindness. 🤍

Sandra Murzin's avatar

You're welcome, Wildflower...always!💜

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🙏🏻❤️🫶🏻

nadia g's avatar

Beautiful!! I love how haunting the images are ❤️

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Thank you so much, dear nadia. ❤️❤️❤️

imi's avatar

This was different which made it land even more profoundly. Such an interesting frame, you're really creative! My favourite part was

" am

I

stable?"

Couldn't help but both sigh and laugh at that part. It takes one to know one. Beautifully done.

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Thank you so much, imi. 🤍 You’re the first to find my stuff kinda funny. 😆 I’m glad you liked it.

imi's avatar
Jan 16Edited

I hope that’s a good thing haha. I found the way you phrased that statement quite like the questions I like myself so in a way your work mirrored my consciousness back to me. For me that’s a great skill in writing.

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Yes, definitely!! 😘

I like questioning, it’s less descriptive, more reflective. Like you said, mirroring.

Thank you so much for engaging with my work. I really appreciate you! 🫶🏻❤️

Fiona Bridges's avatar

I love your words, always. Thank you for sharing. I am glad you are here and you free felled into Substack. I enjoy our haiku's and your beautiful poetry. Keep on keepin' on.

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Thank you so much, dear Fiona. I‘m so happy we’re connected, you’re a gem!! 🩶

Manuela Thames's avatar

This is so beautiful! Might be one my favorite posts yet.

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Thank you so much, Manuela. 🤍 This means a lot to me.

Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Beautiful. "A free fall is better than staying in custody." Always love your writing.

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Thank you so much, Prajna. 🤍 I always appreciate your kindness!!

Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

I get it Wildflower. I’ve made enough bad choices in my life that I truly thought was ideal for me. We can’t beat ourselves up but only learn from the experience. It’s hard to trust but if we trust ourselves, that’s the best start. I feel all your past pain and commend you for your strength. These words and photos are beautifully vulnerable!✨

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Thank you so much for reading and feeling it, Jo-Ann. 🤍 It’s always the opportunities we didn’t take, that we regret.

Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

Yes, it’s true so from this day forward, no regrets! 💐

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🙏🏻🩶🫶🏻

Rea de Miranda's avatar

The great unknown. You gave words to that uneasy feeling. Beautiful!

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Thank you so much for your kind words, Rea. 🤍

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

A powerful poem, which explores the vulnerability of “stay with the risks of the known … or the risks of the unknown”.

The photographs support the words and the phases of the journey.

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Thank you so much, Mark. 🤍 Last year made me realize that staying because of fear is a problem I have to work on.

S y l v i A 🌞 K a l i n A's avatar

Beauty lies in finding and embracing your inner strengths.

I love your formatting with this poem. Very nice work.

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Thank you so much, Sylvia. 🤍 That’s definitely true.

Lyns McCracken's avatar

This was such a haunting post to wake up to. I love it very much. Great job 🩶

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Thank you so much, Lyns. 🤍 I‘m so glad you liked it!!

Annie Hendrix's avatar

gorgeous as always wildflower!

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Thank you so much, Annie. ❤️ This means a lot to me.