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Elizabeth Aquino's avatar

The scene of you lying on the floor, legs up and head in hands was a gut punch of memory for childhood -- even my own, so very different from yours -- but also because I know I would have wanted you to be my friend. I am grateful for your friendship over many years --

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Sylvia Bowyer's avatar

For me, the way you pull segments of the past into the present is brilliant. I am moved and changed by these stories. Thank you.

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Marcia edwards's avatar

So thankful, for our friendship! I remember those friendships. So few, and far between. But they kept you hanging on until the next town! Beautiful writing as always! Always wanting more!! ❤️

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Chris J. Rice's avatar

Yes. Friendship keeps us hanging on.

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Abigail Keegan's avatar

Such a good topic for reflection— the strength and limits of our youthful friendships in youth and beautifully written, Chris.

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Maylan's avatar

This called to mind my own childhood friendships and how important they were to me. That feeling of me and my friend against the world.

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Fran Stephen's avatar

Brilliantly written. I see, remember and feel elements of my own childhood, thank you for writing this

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

So gorgeous, hard edges and all.

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