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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

Oh my goodness…. What a childhood. We’re all so different! Every experience moulds us into what we are now. You’re unique my dear. And loved. Take care beautiful soul. 🤗😘💕

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Mya Dexter's avatar

What a beautiful comment, Beth, thank you💜

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Maurice Clive Bisby's avatar

Aye Beth, that she is

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Maurice Clive Bisby's avatar

Hallo Mia, Bon Jour, Salaam, Gooi Dag, Shalom. first you take me back to my almost completed collection of Asterix & Obelix - every issue in every language... Then you drop me off in the same landscape, albeit the other end of the Red Sea Coast, en route to the week I spent in a Monastery in Marseille.... and you do it all so eloquently wistful. Alors, a bien tot, ma'a salaam, tot straks, oant gau, sithee soon; Maurice

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Mya Dexter's avatar

En effet, quelle coincidence, Maurice! Thank you.

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Susanna Namuli's avatar

These events happened so long ago. And yet you conjure them up wonderfully, Maya. I also like the way you jump around with the timelines. It feels like that's the way you're remembering it; a bit here and there and back again.

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Thank you Susanna, I was hoping it wouldn't be off-putting to follow the untidy memory line; I very much appreciate your thoughts💛

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Gosh I love the kaleidoscopic, dream-like quality of this piece, Mya - though the feelings are very difficult. Great sensory imagery too - I'd love to read more about your childhood...

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Thank you so much, Troy, this was difficult to write and share, but I shall continue.💜

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Nathan Slake's avatar

Wow, Mya. This was so fascinating to read, and so beautifully written. I'm sure you realise why it was extra special for me to read and to gain another glimpse into your childhood

Also, there is no need for any kind of apology on being late. 🤗

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Thank you so much, Nathan, that means a lot.

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Michael Edward's avatar

Beautiful words, Maya. You paint scenes so well. :)

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Thank you for your thoughts, Michael, always appreciated!

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