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Cheryl Lynn Achterberg's avatar

This is gorgeous Dawn. I didn't know you were a poet in addition to being a memoirist! Congratulations on the publication.

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Angela L Hoy's avatar

The ending amplifies the beauty of the whole poem. I sometimes have much trouble finding my poetic endings.

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MJ Coppola's avatar

I’ll think of “ass-heavy” every time I see a flock now 😄 This was lovely!

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

I'm no Mary Oliver, but I do like my flying critters.

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MJ Coppola's avatar

I love winged things too

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Julie Jose's avatar

This poem captured my attention from beginning to end, vivid and peaceful, … I hope you write a collection a book of wetland poems if you haven’t already ✨

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

I'm working on a collection of poems. They're not all about wetlands, but this one will likely be part of the collection.

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Julie Jose's avatar

I look forward to reading your work. 😊

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Ginger Mason's avatar

I love this Dawn. It was easy visualizing sitting next to you and watching the birds with you. I know the nature reserve well. The sounds of pampas grass swaying in the breeze alongside the road are the backdrop.

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

Yes, we live right next to it. When my Beagle Annabelle used to escape, she made a beeline to the swamp. I've spent too much time there not to write about it.

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