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Jill Margo (she/her)'s avatar

This is such a gorgeous piece of writing. 💛

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Kelsey Andrews's avatar

Thank you! I'm so glad.

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Nicole Ardiel's avatar

Beautiful, Kelsey. So nice to hear from you and read about such a wonderful experience! It is truly magical when we have the opportunity to observe nature in this way. And your poem is exquisite. Full of feeling. 🩵

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Kelsey Andrews's avatar

Thank you! I’ll remember the sight forever! And I’m glad you liked the poem too.

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Heide Horeth's avatar

As a Pisces and one time scuba diver the ocean is our Mother. She is all embracing, connecting, moody and emotional. I have always felt at home in the water...and lighter! I became a mother at 39 yrs old. While I have always said I could have been happy with or without child, I am ever grateful I had the motherhood experience. It made me feel like a part of the life cycle. It also had me care even more about the planet as I was depositing another soul to live here. I know people say we cant live through our children...but I think we can. When my child sucked on a washcloth in the bathtub I remembered doing the same. When I brushed his hair, I remembered my mother doing my braids as a child. I realize I had a happy childhood to reconnect to. Even so there were also times I felt I could unburden myself from my parents "way of thinking" and take a new road with my son. I did by best, I think we all try.

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Linda Lou's avatar

Lovely orca magic! I’d like to see some closeup too! But from the safety of shore… I also have had scary orca dreams

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Kelsey Andrews's avatar

I wonder what a dream book would say orcas symbolize.

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B.A. Lampman's avatar

What an incredibly beautiful post. Thank you.

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Kelsey Andrews's avatar

Aww, thank you!

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Kristine's avatar

Magic. And a beautiful read. Thanks Kelsey ❤️

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Kelsey Andrews's avatar

Thank you! It was a magical sight!

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