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Alyssa Severin's avatar

really enjoyed (as much as one can enjoy shaking hands with death) stumbling across this today. a tender reflection on beauty, on life witnessed as lost. would never have known the details of a woodpecker’s makeup but truly will now never forget. thank you for sharing!

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A.M. Jones's avatar

Thank you so much, Alyssa for your kind words and your support. I’m glad you found the woodpecker ‘essay’ illuminating! ✨

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Benjamin's avatar

Amazing meditation and capture. Truly. Love those flickers, even when they cackle relentlessly.

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A.M. Jones's avatar

Thank you — I care what you think. Maybe the robins are out in Calgary now!

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Sherryl Taylor's avatar

Beautiful writing! A very emotional and thoughtful tribute to one of God’s precious creatures. 🩷

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A.M. Jones's avatar

Yes, precious indeed. Thanks for being here, Sherryl!

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Judy Bruce's avatar

Loved this memorial. Amazing to me, your description and the sorrow that accompanies the death of beauty. Grateful for you gift to see and to say.

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A.M. Jones's avatar

Thanks auntie, for seeing me

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Alexandra Chubachi's avatar

Beautiful.

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A.M. Jones's avatar

Thanks for reading :)

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