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Eva Salomon's avatar

“too heavy for hollow bones to carry” *snap snap* thank you for sharing with us!

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donnerstag-girl's avatar

This hits different living in a conservative state. And you’re right, the dead are heavy. I’m so grateful to be following you 💛 thank you for sharing

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Bailee Gardunio's avatar

“our hearts are laid down like hearthstones” 🤎

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philomena marie's avatar

kay, this was such a gorgeous vignette! (also, the sibilance within the first few sentences is very satisfying lol!)

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Micah Ballard's avatar

This felt reminiscent of Ocean Vuong's writing. Poetic and symbolic and tender and deep. Thank you for sharing.

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Finn Reeves's avatar

As someone who always thinks about flying away when I look at birds, thank you for this. <3

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N's avatar

miss kay you have ripped my heart out

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Lucas's avatar

It's the only home I've ever known, I don't want to leave it behind. But something something about needing to let go of the weight to fly,,

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Delise Fantome's avatar

What a beautiful little story about choosing how we live this life.

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Ella's avatar

This felt like skinning your knees~ beautiful writing, much love to you 🩷

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Cheryl's avatar

"the dead are too heavy" ....though their whispers are loud.

Thanks for sharing Kay!

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Jack Hunter Young's avatar

I’m thankful to have your words keep me company this cold morning. ❤️‍🔥

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blairy b's avatar

this touched me. 🥹

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issa's avatar

you are always so incredible with your words

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moná.thomas's avatar

beautiful. my heart is here.

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