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Daniel W. Davison's avatar

“Seeking solitude within the tranquil embrace of nature” - great opening for what follows. I also enjoyed the poem in the middle.

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A. B. Frank's avatar

Thank you for the kind words, and I'm happy you enjoyed it!

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Shaina Read's avatar

This was captivating. Really well done. The image of the ivy, green coursing through the man’s veins…that will stay with me.

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A. B. Frank's avatar

Thank you :D This was a good one to write so I'm glad people are commenting on the imagery!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

You've written some horrifying images here. I'm still seeing that old man who'd been attacked by that Ivy!

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A. B. Frank's avatar

Thank you for the feedback! Much appreciated :D

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Kaci Rigney's avatar

A fantastic tale!

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