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He placed our poem on the bank as part of his remembrance display? Oh Emily, that just, well I don’t know what to say. What an honour ❤️

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For the last few years, I’m sorry I thought I’d told you! ♥️♥️

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A beautiful poem. And your illustrations, Emily, are just perfect, just right.

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Thank you Sara ♥️

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This is incredibly beautiful and moving Emily and Lydia, It is difficult to write about such things as lives lost in the futility of war, I too wrote a piece for 11/11/11 and dint post because as you said, it felt contrived, it somehow didn't feel honest and above all else I wanted it to be...

Thank you for sharing this with us, it really is perfect. 💔x

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Thank you Susie ♥️ Lydia’s poem is so perfect, isn’t it?

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It was all perfect Emily… ♥️ weekend hugs! 🤗x

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Thank you Susie 🥹 xoxo

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A beautiful poem and illustrations 🩵

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Thank you Tami ✨🍁

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The illustrations and the poem...perfect match!

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Thank you ✨💛

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Reading about your encounter with the neighbors and the poem by the trees brought tears to my eyes. It's a beautiful reminder that reverence and connection can be found in the most unexpected places, even amidst the humdrum of daily life. I often find myself rushing through my days, forgetting to pause and appreciate these small, profound moments. Thank you for the gentle nudge to slow down and truly see.

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Thank you Alexander, your comments are always so lovely an thoughtful. I am constantly in need of reminders to slow down a see the moments.

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Beautiful and thoughtful writing from both Emily and Lydia. Love your girl in prayer drawing Emily. ❤️

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Thank you Jo ♥️

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And you brought tears to my eyes. This is so fitting for 11 November. Thank you!

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Thank you so much Klamo ✨💛

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😭♥️

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♥️

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💔❤️‍🩹♥️

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♥️

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Beautiful. Thank you.

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Thank you D ✨💛

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