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The Sea in Me    (Síodhna)'s avatar

The L sounds are divine David. All of those beautiful sounds. You made me look up 2 words. Lovely meditation, up close reflection. It holds a hymnal on the space between.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4XTuSMs47SIg35KxhNIUGe?si=LvvvDRGnTqqMWqjR_PDcNQ

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David Donoghue's avatar

Ah great song! Thanks for reading so closely Siodhna!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

The singer Birdy does a sweet version of White Winter Hymnal, as well.

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Danielle ⛈️'s avatar

SO lovely! I love how the whole thing is painted in a warm, inviting light, that is perfection for this time of year! The light goes so fast, and then the warmth of internal lights can be seen, like stars in the sky. They were always there, just couldn't be seen until darkness falls and lasts only until the sun comes up again. Gorgeous! That we could hope for just one night...XO

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David Donoghue's avatar

What a great reflection. Thanks so much for sharing that and for taking the time to read!

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LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

Each time I read this I get something more. I love how you set this up.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Brilliant, thanks so much for reading 🙏🙏🙏

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Cynthia's avatar

🔥🩸🔥

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David Donoghue's avatar

🙏🎉🙏

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Mark Rico's avatar

Right here:

"Where our soft stare holds a hymnal

Soaring on our haggard harmony"

is where the poem hit its stride. Well done.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Wow thanks so much Mark! 😌

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Sarah Howard Lapine's avatar

These lines: 'Where our signal is zeroed out, dissolved

And fuzzed in the space between us, painted

Transparent in our single phase denouement,'

To write of connection with these words - they move deeply into the heart.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Wow, Sarah, thanks for sharing that!

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James Hart's avatar

Loved the arrangement, especially the repeating lines throughout. Very much enjoyed:

"Where our soft stare holds a hymnal

Soaring on our haggard harmony,"

Nice job all around!

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Treasa's avatar

I reread in a whole different light after scrolling to the picture at the end.

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