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Nora O’Dowd's avatar

I’m so glad it reached you, Olly!

Miner Poet's avatar

What a tribute! There’s an intimacy here that feels true-earned and a lightness too. We should all be so lucky as to have a friend like you!

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Thank you so much, Miner! Your opinion means the world to me!

Petra's avatar

This is quietly moving. The physical struggle and the care you extend are both rendered with real sensitivity. The imagined moment where dance replaces struggle was especially touching. It made my eyes water. <3

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

ah, thank you, Petra

Petra's avatar

<3

Seajade's avatar

This is beautifully done Nora,✨you’ve captured that sense of willpower vs weakness perfectly…and the ending?

Delightfully poignant~great tribute 💛🖤😘

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

thank you kindly, Sea!

Andrea (Andy) Curran 🌄's avatar

What a loving tribute. I could feel so much care in this!

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

thank you so much, Andrea! i so appreciate that

John Davis's avatar

"And then, to bed, your hammock swinging toward tomorrow

rocking you in restless dreams

dressed in sunlit memories."

Loved it!!!

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Thank you, Cap!

Libertarian's avatar

Noraaaa!!

You brought so much dignity and beauty to the elderly by reminding us of their youth, dreams and grace. May she rest in eternal glory with Jesus Christ and all the angles and saints who dance on high. <3

Holly's avatar

Oh my gosh how lovely I love that it’s her sister that comes for her this was special to me

Tombarriesimmons's avatar

"You will arise gracefully, gratefully

blithely joining her

in neverending dance"

The ending clutches at the heart x

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and commenting!

Lily of Oz's avatar

✨ The nostalgia and dancing at the end with her sister. Felt deeply. And kudos to the carer who helped her walk and put her to bed. 🫶

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Thank you, Lily!

Ray Sweatman's avatar

What a gorgeous and selfless and hopeful pas de deux!

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

thank you, Ray!!! i appreciate that so much