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AMathesonWrites's avatar

Beautiful poignant bittersweet piece - I LOVE THIS! The bucket of clams...wow, but all the details, and yes yes that heartache of what has been and what can never be. *poetry snaps/poetry snaps*

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Meredith Chester's avatar

Aww thank you Anneli! I was in FL last weekend and it brought this on. I miss you!!!

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Barry Smith's avatar

Thank you for this glimpse into the formation of young Meredith. It brought back many memories for me of my years in Florida.

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Meredith Chester's avatar

Thank you for reading, Barry! You know FL life. :)

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Ellen Stowell's avatar

I also love seeing members of our little group congregating on your account.

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Ellen Stowell's avatar

I had no idea that you were such a nature lover. Worms in your pocket! I need to look up pygmy rattlers-not heard of them before. I enjoyed this piece so much.

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Meredith Chester's avatar

Thank you, Ellen!! Pygmy rattlers are worth looking up, although to ever write a character that doesn't mind them would be hard in my opinion. Thanks for reading. :)

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