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Once upon a time, there was an old soul who saw the world through stories.

Stories of light in the darkness, of good against evil, of the powers of love and friendship and the magic of the everyday.

This is the world that she sees.

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‘Some day, you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.’ —C.S. Lewis

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reads, writes, nurtures, plants, paints, sings; AuDHD; can often be found staring at the sea or the night sky ☽

‘Though these are the darkest months of the year

Name one opening line you could quote in your slee

‘What am I to do then?’ he cried again, and no

Twenty, you say? Have you any idea how hard it is

‘Far above the Ephel Dúath in the West the nigh

‘My dear John, It is very cold today and my hand

// There is a little moon⁣ in the dark sky over $// There is a little moon⁣ in the dark sky over Gaɀa.⁣ The moon is made of kites. //⁣ —excerpt from ‘See the Kites?’⁣ ⁣ My selection for Read Pa/estine week: @mosab_abutoha ‘s collection Forest of Noise. I’ve only read a few poems so far, but they cut right to the heart and the heart of the matter, raw and powerful and beautifully penned, as we’ve come to expect of Abu Toha. I have to admit, having now met him in person, his words hit even harder. I’d not have thought that possible - his first collection broke me - but there it is.⁣ ⁣ There’s so much to talk about in the past and next few days.⁣ ⁣ Shout-out to @bibaflorencereads ‘s incredible grassroots fundraiser that’s taken off in a way I suspect even she didn’t imagine. Check out { F A U L T L I N E : G A Z A 3 5 5 } raising funds with incredible artwork - new art arriving daily and it’s going fast, so message her if you see a piece you like!⁣ ⁣ Yesterday’s National Day of Mourning. It disturbs me there are still far too many who are fine with ignoring this country’s origins (and continued atrocious behavior).⁣ ⁣ (continued)$

Writing is much like playing an instrument.⁣ ⁣

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