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Christopher Van Name's avatar

You’re such a wonderful writer. I can see the mountains, hear the trees, feel the heat, smell the thyme. I feel my own fingers slicing through the air while driving one handed. Most of all, I feel the language and its meaning. Beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing.

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you Christopher! That’s such a beautiful response. I’m really touched that it came through so vividly for you :)

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

You make me miss someone I don't know.

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Deer Girl's avatar

I love that—thank you! If it summoned someone half-remembered or never quite real, I think hopefully it found the right tone. 🤍

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Billy Mann's avatar

Trees strobe past…the seat clings to my thighs…fingers skimming…lovely DG

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thanks Billy 🖤

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Bougie Hippie's avatar

I used to think I was hard to touch, but now the world presses in everywhere 🖤

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you, I love that you picked out that line! 🖤

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Antony's avatar

Love your alliteration and personification of the scene

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thanks Anthony!

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Kim.'s avatar

Exquisite, everything. Thank you for allowing this peace to marinate so beautifully.

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you, Kim! I love the idea of letting something marinate in peace. What a beautiful image. I’m so glad it landed with you. 🖤

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Sandra Murzin's avatar

Ahhh...I feel I'm there.Love your writings;so gorgeous,so lush...Every piece brings cool visuals like I'm there,or just rounding a corner and quietly nearing whatever small,interesting world you've been describing...Thank You.💜

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Deer Girl's avatar

Sandra, that’s such a beautiful thing to hear—thank you! That’s exactly the kind of feeling I hope to create. 💛

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Sandra Murzin's avatar

You're very welcome...☺️

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Simone Senisin's avatar

“I used to think I was hard to touch, but now the world presses in everywhere.” And wow, you capture it 🙏🏼✍🏻

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you very much Simone! 🙏🏻🤍

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BJ Dawson's avatar

What an ending. Dreamlike.

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Deer Girl's avatar

Dreamlike is such a lovely word to hear; thank you so much!

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Rebecca Cook's avatar

Jesus. That last line. Gorgeous gorgeous work!💓😘💕💕

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Deer Girl's avatar

Ahh thank you, Rebecca! 💗

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Luis Rosa's avatar

Beautiful & love the bucolic vibes.

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you very much! 🖤

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pen n. bolsillo's avatar

this is ceremony.

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thanks Pen :)

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wild honeysuckle's avatar

"Rocks rise like sleeping gods." I loove this!! I felt like I could smell the pine tree scent of mountain air, and feel the soft eerie atmosphere slowly creeping in🫶💫

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you so much lovely 🫶🏻

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Arden Isley's avatar

Beautifully written, it really took me there.

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thanks Arden! I’m glad it transported you :)

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Douglas Bruton's avatar

Lovely language in this wee piece. x

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thanks Douglas 🖤

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Sofia Isabel's avatar

"I used to think I was hard to touch, but now the world presses in everywhere."

Such a stunning line. Makes me think of how the world demands to be felt in all of it's tragically beautiful wholeness. ❤️

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Deer Girl's avatar

Thank you so much, Sofia! I love how you’ve phrased that. 🤍

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Elizabeth Lamont's avatar

Remind me what mountains you call home!

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Deer Girl's avatar

That one was drawn from Cyprus (not my home) but I still drift between a few ranges (in my head). 🌿

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