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Rick Lewis's avatar

There was magic in your first draft Haley, but you eliminated every possible distraction and made this prose poem just sing. Reading it this morning it feels metaphorical to me, a recipe for how we can rise to meet the era we find ourselves in, a reminder that the mounting hardships of our time can be weather through with the depth of our connections.

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

Thank you deeply Rick - for your support and for always seeing straight to the intentions of my writing so clearly so that I can distill it beyond the distractions.

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Tommy Dixon's avatar

This was beautiful Haley. And I’m sure the lull of winter something many will resonate with, including me.

Glad you published this :) simply lovely

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

Thank you so much, Tommy. Appreciate you so much my friend.

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

You've expressed seasonal depression in such an immersive yet gentle way. Wishing you loads more hot drinks to warm up your cold days.

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

Thank you Becky, this brought a smile to my face. I will drink one right now in your honor!

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Miche Priest's avatar

Stunningly written. I feel December too

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

Thank you Miche - I'm so glad this resonated

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Camilo Moreno-Salamanca's avatar

I’m just throwing my hands in the air because this is so freaking beautiful. Be right back, trying to convince the city of Seattle to put this essay on a plaque.

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

haha send me a picture when you do Camilo. You're the best. Thank you so much.

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James Bailey's avatar

I loved the shine on togetherness and the warmth it creates. Powerful metaphor and totally true. Thank you for bringing that perspective to us!

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

and thank you right back James. I surely do have an incredibly warm online community that I am so happy you are a part of.

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