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Abigail's avatar

Gorgeous painting and gorgeous poem. I love how your mother inhabits the poem without being mentioned. She was there and she's forever a part of you. In a way the presence of a mom is so integral to everything she doesn't even need a name drop, and that is beautiful. As always, love sitting with your work Alexandra and Brad.

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Michael Allen's avatar

A lovely read Alexandra. It is funny how certain works and places become entangled to become (often unexpectantly) markers in time. I too, love visiting those Thaulow paintings.

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Plein Air Poetry's avatar

Thank you so much Michael! That’s such a beautiful way to explain it! Thaulow is awesome isn’t he!!

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Michael Allen's avatar

He is sooo good and so rarely mentioned.

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Little Griefs Poetry's avatar

A wonderful memory. And a lovely poem to commemorate a special time. It's a blessing to have it still, and together with such a beautiful painting from Brad. I'm envious in a way. I have only my memory to rely upon, and there's always a tinge of darkness there. So, whether your mum shrank from the limelight or not, she's indelible in this moment.

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Plein Air Poetry's avatar

Thank you so much, friend. It means so much that you spent time with this piece, and that you can feel my mom in it, too. And I’m so sorry for your loss. Memory can feel so fragile at times, but I think there’s a deeper layer to it—maybe our spirit remembers things even if our mind can’t? Sending you light <3

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MP's avatar

Such a heartwarming read! Your words and Brad’s paintings always bring me so much joy. I am beyond happy to have found you all’s account.

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Plein Air Poetry's avatar

Thank you so much, Maria!!! Your support means more than you know!!! <3

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Afra's avatar

Such a lovely poem and the painting left me just speechless!!Love that water haha!

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Rose 🥭's avatar

Absolutely gorgeous

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Astrid Sadaya's avatar

Wow guys what a lovely trip of memories and adventure. Congrats for the win!🥳

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