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Lisa Ro's avatar

Aly, this was a beautiful poem. The sensory details make the place come alive to the reader, like we are there with you. My favorite lines: “grit in our teeth, our hair, our souls / We crunch[...]”. So good.

Aly Prades's avatar

Thank you, Lisa!

Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

Beautiful!! I want to go here with you!

Aly Prades's avatar

I would love to walk with you around the lake, Kim!

Krista Steele's avatar

I love absolutely everything about this!

Aly Prades's avatar

You were the inspiration, Krista! Nature is a place where I can feel fully alive WITH my kids--it’s not all or nothing or either/or.

Rachael Morales's avatar

Your poem -- lovely!

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Thank you, Rachael!

Tabitha's avatar

Ooooh that one with the clouds reflected in the lake is my favorite. And "fully ourselves -- together." <3

Aly Prades's avatar

I love that cloud photo, too! 💛

Natasha Mila's avatar

Nature photos are just so refreshing. One of many great things about summer.

Aly Prades's avatar

So refreshing! (And being in nature too 😊)