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felice rhiannon's avatar

a deep lesson for us all...

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Yes, exactly that.

Janice Falls's avatar

What a tender prayer poem for your son Amrita, a gift to us all. xoxo

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Yes, thank you, Jan!

Julie Roehm's avatar

“He ferries knowing like prayer”…..beautiful-from my heart to yours, dear Amrita.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

I feel your heart, Julie! That's my favorite line in the poem. It completely startled me.

Julie Roehm's avatar

It’s a breathtaking line. I love it when a surprise like that happens!

Penelope Butterfield's avatar

I am also so moved by your poems about raising Bird. What incredible wisdom is contained in these!!!

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you, friend!

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Beautifully moving. Thank you.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you, Stephen.

Arlene Szalay's avatar

Yes, we could choose to meet those eyes and all the others.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

yes, we could, and the world would be better for it. This manuscript, "Bird Rising" has been accepted for publication by Aldrich Press, an imprint of Kelsay Books. Yay!

Penelope Butterfield's avatar

I am so happy to hear this.

Moudi Sbeity's avatar

Amrita, this is a touching moment of observation and reflection. Is this young kiddo your son?

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Yes, he is. I'm going to write you an email right now, with a request!