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Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, Mary. Your words feel true. I still feel close to him.💛

Diane BF78's avatar

Beautifully done with lovely images, Ann.

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, Diane. 🌿

Virginia Stevenson's avatar

Ann, thinking of you

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you Virginia! 🙏

Brian Funke's avatar

Beautiful poem and the photo placements are a great add! Blessings to you as you travel and navigate this time of life. 🧡

Ann Collins's avatar

Your kindness is so appreciated, Brian.🍁

SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Beautiful! Your poem is fantastic, and I really like the way you broke it up with typography & photography. It gave it such a nice rhythm. My sympathies for you, and best wishes on your travels.

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, Sydney! I enjoyed writing it.😀🍁

Roseanne Sabol's avatar

Oh, this is so lovely and evocative, Ann. I am sharing with several in my circle. I think I may have missed you telling us of your father's passing. I send condolences and hope of comfort for you and your family. 🩷

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Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, Maureen 💛

Ann Collins's avatar

I’m grateful for your generous comments, Roseanne. Thank you for your care. My dad was very ill for a long time. He and I had a good visit recently and a chance to say everything we wanted to say to each other.✨💛

Donna McArthur's avatar

This is especially touching as I have recently said goodbye to my own Mom. Thank you Ann and safe travels❤

Ann Collins's avatar

Sending love to you, Diane 💗

Hush 亨亮's avatar

Very beautiful work!

Autumn & Winter are my favorite months, though all of nature is glorious, but the darker poignancy of the Autumn & Winter helps me slow down and reflect more

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Also my sincere condolences and safe travels for your family 🫂💙

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you very kindly. 🍁

We’re alike that way. What is it about these months? They have their own special poetry.✨✨

Jason McBride's avatar

I wish you peace as well on the long emotional as well as physical journey.

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, my friend. It will be good to see everyone.

Jiling Lin, LAc's avatar

All of this. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Your dog at the end! Your dad! Blessings on your travels, transitions, and rest. The microseasons’ beauty. Enjoy. Thank you. 💗

Ann Collins's avatar

Your words warm my heart, Jiling. Thank you, truly.🌿

26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Holding you in my heart, Ann. Love and peace to your dad and to all those who love him.

Ann Collins's avatar

I feel the love, thank you! 💛🌿

Raphy Mendoza's avatar

Beautiful expression of the essence if autumn 🍁🍁

Raphy Mendoza's avatar

And thereby living and dying. Onward blessings to you dad :)

Ann Collins's avatar

Oh I appreciate your kind words! Life is so beautiful right now.🍂✨

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you for posting. That means a lot to me. 🌿

Ann Collins's avatar

Rosanne, I appreciate your restack! 🌿

Stella Kalaw's avatar

Sending you care and comfort, Ann. So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Safe travels. Thank you for the lovely poem and photographs.

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, Stella, for your kindness.💛🌿

Justine Beaudoin's avatar

Writing poetry is a cure for almost anything and your pictures are beautiful always. I hope you have safe travels and a peaceful time spent reflecting on and appreciating your father. My thoughts are with you. You've inspired me to go capture some of this micro season - one that I also love.

Ann Collins's avatar

Thank you, Justine. I hope you’re having a beautiful day.