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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Story lengthens with ancient tales told with words, wings and propeller planes sound. Life begins and ends with movement so subtle a splash of colors profound provides an aura of mystical mystery held in awe.

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man of aran's avatar

Thanks for your words, Richard!

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Ann Collins's avatar

Beautiful.

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Thank you, Ann.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

The beauty of lives that just want to be, to live what they are—there is a lesson there. Great thing to wake up to this morning, Alan. Thank you!

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man of aran's avatar

Appreciate your reading, Paul. In both senses!

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Dian Parker's avatar

And this is about how much I love your poetry.

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man of aran's avatar

Nice one! So kind of you.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

This poem took my breath away! Wow, Alan Girling, Man of Aran!

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man of aran's avatar

Very cool to hear that, Pamela :)). And thank you for sharing it.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

My pleasure Alan!

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Lin's avatar

Deep 😍

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man of aran's avatar

Glad you think so, Lin. Thanks for reading!

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Fotini Masika's avatar

A hymn, really, about life. Beautiful poem, Alan. Thank you!

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man of aran's avatar

I like that idea! Thanks, Fotini.

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Wonderful.

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man of aran's avatar

Thanks, Margaret. I appreciate your regular visits!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Magnificent

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Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful words, beautiful thoughts, beautiful photographs.

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man of aran's avatar

Much appreciated, Andrew!

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Beautiful

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man of aran's avatar

Appreciate it, and thank you for your subscription, Kathleen!

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Conny Borgelioen's avatar

This poem worked so beautifully on me to refocus my attention on the essence of life.

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man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Conny! Wonderful to hear that.

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