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man of aran's avatar

Oliver worthy!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Alan

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Richbee's avatar

A bridge built across the river of yesterday, seen with birds wings 🪽 that carry the light of today to encourage you that the family of all things will be together one day.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Richard

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Harley King's avatar

Beautiful!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Harley

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

There is comfort and familiarity of knowing you have’s role in spectrum of family life .

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Stan

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Mark Rico's avatar

Oh, that second stanza. What impact.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Mark

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Exceptional. Wild geese indeed.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Mike

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Patris's avatar

Such peace.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Patris

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

Just beautiful, Jonathan. May we all claim our proper place.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Rod -- yes.

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Marilyn Peterlin's avatar

God, I love the line "moving around me with ancient love"

That is one fine collection of words that form an image resonating deeply. Thank you

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Marilyn. I appreciate your comments.

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House of Neglected Poetry's avatar

Absolutely wonderful imagery, Jonathan. Your father would be ever so proud!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Mr. Lewis. I'd like to think so, too.

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Troy Putney's avatar

GORGEOUS! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Troy

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Sea's avatar

This is really beautiful man, and as serene and heartfelt as the photo above. But ending with this?

“…where I will claim my proper place

to give love and receive it.”

Dude. I teared up

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Ah, thank you, Sea.

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

What a beautiful, gentle way you have of describing love, grief, and acceptance. Thank you, Jonathan!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Sharon.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

thank you for the restack

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