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Lauren Hodgen's avatar

Absolutely beautiful read as always

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Brendon Holder's avatar

thank you so much for reading and being along the ride this year 🤍

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Kiandra Jimenez's avatar

New visitor—this was such a beautiful read. Imagine my delight when I read my mentor’s words I’ve savored so many times about a “plum.” Anyway, even if that wasn’t there—you have a new fan in me. 💛

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Brendon Holder's avatar

thank you so much for the kind words. i loved working on this so im so pleased you enjoyed it :)

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E G's avatar

this post was so good!!!

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Brendon Holder's avatar

Thank you :)

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Anne Marie Basquin's avatar

Beautiful. I was waiting for the bird to be discovered next door...

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Brendon Holder's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Ananya's avatar

this was beautiful!

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Brendon Holder's avatar

thank you!!

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Victoria Flexner's avatar

What a beautiful piece on a very strange year. Also let us know if you ever find out what happened to that bird...

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Brendon Holder's avatar

thanks so much for reading… i wil 🙏🏿

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Ezra Kupor's avatar

such a gorgeous piece of writing! I’m stunned

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Brendon Holder's avatar

ahhh thank you so much Ezra 🙏🏿

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ayan artan's avatar

beautiful as ever brendon. happy new year x

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Brendon Holder's avatar

Thank you ayan!! I played blonde all day because of you. Today im on endless :)

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ayan artan's avatar

STOP this makes me so happy. @alexlewis started a movement 🙂‍↕️

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Pryce Q.'s avatar

This is beautiful. Thank you for writing this, Brendon. The inclusion of portions of the poem piqued my curiosity to seek out the rest. Your post may have just inspired me to continue writing.

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Brendon Holder's avatar

the highest honour! happy new year 🎊

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Kate Kessler's avatar

Beautiful writing. Love the saying about the plums; it provides some hope. <3

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Brendon Holder's avatar

thank you so much for reading, happy new year

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Evelyn's avatar

I love the way you wrote this, Brendon! looking forward to more Loosey in 2025

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Brendon Holder's avatar

appreciate you saying this :) best start to 2025!

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Sam Q's avatar

Please find out what happened to the bird :(. I think the poor thing is trapped. Call your Super I beg you.

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jess johnson's avatar

Just in awe. This made me laugh and cry then hold my breath and now giddy like a kid even 10 minutes later

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Brendon Holder's avatar

thanks so much Jess! This is encouraging :)

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andy nwannem's avatar

This was absolutely brilliant from top ti bottom. The bird, the plum, the koi fish, the prayer. I hope I never forget it.

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Brendon Holder's avatar

i appreciate you saying this! and I love how you split it into different symbols / plots ;) have a great start to the new year 🙏🏿

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Cat Jones's avatar

Loved this. You may have a bird living in your walls.

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