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Kimberly Warner's avatar

“Yield a sword to lull all fear

cherish bruised watermelons

instead of cloying weapons” I feel the patriarchy going down in this one perfect expression. 🙏

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Yes, indeed! Thank you so much, Kimberley.

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Who knew there was so much energy in watermelons!? "slow-baking effervescence" "fugitives sobbing into the clay of Pompeii" So many wonderful lines, Mya.

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Thank you, Troy!💛

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Michael Edward's avatar

“Lacquered pips in darkest ink

and a coral fleshy bloom

drumming into plumes of zinc” — I loved this one, Mya. Especially the last line. Beautifully put. :)

Random side note: whenever I think of watermelons, I think about that Jerry Seinfeld joke where he talks about how hard it is to pick the pips up off the floor.

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Mya Dexter's avatar

😄 I shall check that one out! Thank you, Michael, I like that one too.

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Ana Bosch's avatar

I live for that chewing gum!

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Nathan Slake's avatar

These are so great, Mya.

My absolute favourite:

~Lacquered pips in darkest ink

and a coral fleshy bloom

drumming into plumes of zinc~

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Thank you so much, Nathan!

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Kathryn Vercillo's avatar

Great photo find to go with this magic!

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Yes indeed, I am most grateful for the amazing photographers who share their craft and vision!

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Kathryn Vercillo's avatar

Definitely.

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Mya Dexter's avatar

Such a beautiful comment from you, thank you Nadia💜

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