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Annie R McEwen's avatar

A crystalline moment of loss, its very essence, chill, and - the thing so rarely depicted or depicted well - its power. The way it roars through and past, leaving about as much behind as a hurricane does of a single, unprotected leaf. Thank you for this, Autumn. You're a rara avis, a rare and beautiful bird.

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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

Thank you so much! Appreciate you.

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Hilary Hattenbach's avatar

Such a moving and powerful poem, Autumn. I loved listening to you talk about your process and what led you to write this poem. The words evoke all the senses and I think you truly captured how upending grief can be. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

Thank you, Hilary!

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Zivah Avraham's avatar

What a stunning, gut-twisting poem. You took me to places in my life - Polaroids that come into focus in such an ethereal way and then, as if they always were, they are crystal clear.

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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

Thank you! Appreciate your comment.

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Jordan Shea Page's avatar

"I do not know him / though I lived his life." Gorgeous lines!

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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

Thank you!

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

I really enjoyed this poem, Autumn!

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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

Thank you, Jeffrey!

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