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Tom Willems's avatar

Wow... beautiful writing!

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Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thank you, Tom

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sungirlblu's avatar

This is a most thought provoking, intriguing essay. You artwork and photograph are beautiful. This lovely, quiet, evocative piece is just what I need to refocus everything. I'm going to love following you ✌️

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Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thank you, Randi!

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anthony picciuto's avatar

This piece was beautiful. Ty for sharing it with the world.

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Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thanks, Anthony!

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pranav garg's avatar

Frederik in. your writing i can relate my feelings and sometimes how as a bee trying to escape but hitting the bump. Thank you for your post.

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Thomas m Smith's avatar

Nice piece and good writing

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Marianna X's avatar

Your story of the bee made me think of The Death of the Moth by Virginia Woolf, you might enjoy it: https://www.gutenberg.net.au/ebooks12/1203811h.html#:~:text=Leonard%20Woolf.-,The%20Death%20of%20the%20Moth,-Moths%20that%20fly

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Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Magnificent, thank you for sharing. She found the essence of that encounter; a tiny bead of pure life in a futile yet valiant struggle.

"What he could do he did. Watching him, it seemed as if a fibre, very thin but pure, of the enormous energy of the world had been thrust into his frail and diminutive body. As often as he crossed the pane, I could fancy that a thread of vital light became visible. He was little or nothing but life."

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SKA's avatar

Incredible piece!

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