Love this visual, and the dual play with “leaves” and all the associations called up by “Emerson.” LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
How perfect is the picture and the words for Emerson as inspiration! So much in so few words. Simply gorgeous. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Thanks very much. So glad you liked it. And so happy to find another Emerson/Thoreau person! LikeLike Reply
I was really big into them in the 7th grade and learned so much. I still enjoy a good read from them. LikeLiked by 1 person
I think I was born reading and then my family were huge and eclectic readers. So… LikeLiked by 1 person
You accomplished a lot with few words, kudos for your take on the prompt. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Love that last line and the emotions that you evoke throughout this piece. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
To describe nature as a lover is human’s highest prize.. and to be in love with nature like a lover is to never be alone..:) LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
I love how you capture the moments of reading Emerson.. So few words and yet I can see you sitting there reading, LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
It always amazes me how much can be implied in just a few short verses – Emerson and nature, a person on a hill discovering a new world – perfect little vignette! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
This matched the prompt perfectly. I could see that image so clearly and the coming home to Emerson. Well done! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
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Love this visual, and the dual play with “leaves” and all the associations called up by “Emerson.”
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Thanks. Emerson blew my mind 30 (?!) years ago. I am just now seeing how thoroughly.
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How perfect is the picture and the words for Emerson as inspiration! So much in so few words. Simply gorgeous.
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Thanks very much. So glad you liked it. And so happy to find another Emerson/Thoreau person!
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I was really big into them in the 7th grade and learned so much. I still enjoy a good read from them.
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You were way ahead of me!!
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I think I was born reading and then my family were huge and eclectic readers. So…
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Gorgeously written!
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Awwwww. That is really kind of you. Thanks.
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I feel Emerson strongly in your words.
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So kind of you to say so. Thanks.
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You created an atmosphere through your words.
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Thank you. So glad you liked it b
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You accomplished a lot with few words, kudos for your take on the prompt.
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Thanks very much. Appreciate your encouragement.
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you said quite a lot in just a short vignette… nice
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Thanks very much!
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Love that last line and the emotions that you evoke throughout this piece.
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Thanks very much. Lots of rewrites on that last line, so thanks for saying that.
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To describe nature as a lover is human’s highest prize..
and to be in love with nature like a lover is to
never be alone..:)
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Wow. Well said!
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I love how you capture the moments of reading Emerson.. So few words and yet I can see you sitting there reading,
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Thanks so much
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It always amazes me how much can be implied in just a few short verses – Emerson and nature, a person on a hill discovering a new world – perfect little vignette!
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Thank you! Much appreciated.
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Cleverly done – reads as a classic
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Thank you. So glad you liked it.
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This matched the prompt perfectly. I could see that image so clearly and the coming home to Emerson. Well done!
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Thank you so much. Appreciate the encouragement.
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A flowing and vivid tribute. Beautiful.
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Thank you. Very kind of you to say that.
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