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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Fascinating juxtaposition of so many pleasant and beautiful images, that sweet child finding the cookie, and to have all this next to the word 'tornado.' Perfect!

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Tabby Ivy's avatar

Oh Matt. this is lovely. we all have those "if not" moments but seldom take note of them the way you have in your beautiful poem. I need to pay more attention. those moments are out there, thankfully.

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Matt Layne's avatar

Thank you, Tabby! I know I need more and more "if not" moments these days. What a wild world we're living in.

Thank you for making it more beautiful with your art and vision.

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Tynley Baker's avatar

💔

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Sean Downing's avatar

This is gorgeous. Just filled with sunshine and freshly-mown grass. Took me to another place with this

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Matt Layne's avatar

Thank you kindly, Sean.

I'm glad the magic happened for you.

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Ellen Fagan's avatar

Stunningly beautiful. ❤️

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Matt Layne's avatar

Thank you so much, Ellen.

I appreciate you reading it, and I hope your day is filled with little beauties everywhere.

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Ellen Fagan's avatar

Thank you, Matt! Very much so & all the more for starting my day with your poem.

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