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every time you write something and share it I think "my goodness that is my favourite piece from you" and so it is. because this one took my breath away. i could say all the places it did so, but of course that would be the entire essay. the way you weave words is magic, maaike. XO

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Mary Lynn this means so much! Thank you <3 <3

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Gorgeous, Maaike. Voice adds a whole new dimension. And your art … your art. Exquisite. To see beauty even in death.

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And this is why I am waiting for your audiobook of poetry to be released! ;) Thank you Sue Ann, for always being there for the beauty <3

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You’ve inspired me to include voice in a future Substack post! A great first step, yes?

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Absolutely!

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I will never forget that: “He was blue, he was stone, he was feathers.” RIP. 💙

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his life as ours, brief and still beautiful <3

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Jun 23Liked by Maaike

Loved hearing you read it!

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Basically it's one of our Whatsapp messages shared with the world ;)

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Just breathtaking, Maaike. And so glad you shared it in your voice! 💛

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It's the Monday group that gave me that courage! So grateful for you and everyone there <3

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Beautiful--the words and the art.

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Margaret, thank you for reading and taking the time to comment <3

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