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Cesca Diebschlag's avatar

So much beauty! The words, the collages, all of it.

Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you Cesca! I’m so glad you liked it!

Erica A. Wheadon's avatar

Oooh I love the second one. That leaf!

Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks so much Erica!

hidden among roots's avatar

fine piece of writing.

Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks so much!! Means a lot to me!

K.G.'s avatar

These collages are so good! Just breathtaking.

Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

Jess Ganton-Stanley's avatar

“Every blemish, every flaw, is proof that some part of the world touched us long enough to leave a trail.” This lovely line and the whole sentiment of beauty and flaws and a trail as evidence of being loved and showing our love. I needed to stumble on this today with the weariness in my body and bones and heart. Thank you for this lift and caring holding of tender humanness Duane. 💜

Kim Nelson's avatar

Our scars...

I laughingly say I'm covered with zippers, with well over a dozen surgeries behind me. And yes-- each experience offered me an opportunity to fine tune and to appreciate the wonder of this body in all ways.