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Michelle O'Neil's avatar

I loved hearing your voice reading the poem to me! Such description, I could see it all and feel it. Your writing is phenomenal.

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Deidre Braley's avatar

Michelle! Thank you. I believe adults deserve read alouds too 🤩❤️

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Elizabeth Conrad's avatar

wonderful images. I especially liked the memories of floating in the bathtub and how all the sounds were dampened. the dog going to her bed, the dishes, and just that lovely warm space. thanks for this.

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Brooke Zoller's avatar

This was beautiful, Deidre. I especially enjoyed you reading it to us.

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Deidre Braley's avatar

Brooke, thank you so much. And I’m glad to hear you liked hearing it aloud—I am a firm believer that we ALL deserve a good read-aloud, even grow ups!

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Rosa Lía Gilbert's avatar

“and I remember, all over again, that I am a child made for light.” Beautiful!!!

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Deborah Rutherford's avatar

What a lovely story. I want more.

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Kristi Clark's avatar

I meant to tell you this today, but I LOVE this piece. So deep, so lilting, so delicious. And the ending 🙌🏻✨

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Oh Deidre this is BEAUTIFUL.

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Jessie Anderson's avatar

I can't get over your word pictures. This is a stunning piece, as always ♡

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Christel Jeffs's avatar

I love this sooo much! Gorgeous language and imagery, and a powerful story as always.

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civil winters's avatar

"i could count his ribs in the gray-cold for hours..." mmmm. if ever there was a moment of crawling into an ark, waiting for the arc of light...you've found it here. love this entirely! <3

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Anne Dicker's avatar

Unique, beautiful, brilliant. Love it

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