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Beautiful poem! You perfectly describe the fall and the anticipation. I'd run down the stairs for that! Love the song too!

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Thank you, dear Pilgrim!!!

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Jun 20Liked by Fotini Masika

Sheer loveliness. I’d fly down those stairs too.

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I did -- this is not a made up story :)

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Jun 20Liked by Fotini Masika

It feels inspired! I believe it! Love it

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🙏

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I could see the fall so clearly!

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A little miracle in the air :)

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Absolutely fantastic!

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🙏 🖤

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Such a beautiful capture of so much - what a lark! A handful of life.

Thanks Fotini

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Thank you, Jonathan :)

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To see the white feather quill tip root in fertile ground and grow into a peace dove 🕊️ large as a tree to spread wings a sing the children a song. The poem doesn’t just end. Words carry on a new life one read. Had to read again.

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Wow! Thanks for that, Richard. It means a lot!

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Jun 21Liked by Fotini Masika

i't spins on its axis with the quill

pointing down in the most perfect

angle as if on a mission to write

in mid-air a fast paced villanelle'.

Beautiful, evocative piece!!

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Thanks!!! 🙏

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A beautiful poem that floats with anticipation. Thank you, Fotini!

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And I thank you, Paul. 🙏

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« as if on a mission to write

in mid-air a fast paced villanelle. »

simply beautiful… my favorite lines! X

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Thank you, Susie! 🖤

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A beautiful poem, Fotini. You capture the fall experience/feeing wonderfully :)

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Thanks Michael 🙏

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Jun 24Liked by Fotini Masika

I love the form you use here, how it flows seamlessly without me even noticing there's no punctuation.

I look out for those little signs. Once, a white owl sat outside my window peering in and then did 2 circles overhead when I went outside, it came at particularly challenging time.

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They come -- these signs, these little wonders -- when least expected. I was photographing the other day the trunk of an olive tree in the park. There was a formation on the bark that resembled an owl. As I was fumbling with my camera, a Scops owl hooted just above my head. Three hoots and then silence... I don't know for how long I stood there looking up :)

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Jun 25Liked by Fotini Masika

Owls are so magical, what a special experience, on the double too.

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Wonderful!

The language floats and bobs as well.

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Thank you, Edgar!

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Jul 3Liked by Fotini Masika

love this 🪶🤍✨

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I'm glad that you do, James!!!

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