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Patrick OHannigan's avatar

Good musing there. I think she was right. And by that I mean in harmony with truth, not simply "right for me" or "right for you." Reminds me of what Barry Taylor, the tour manager for AC/DC, said about God being "the name of the blanket we throw over the mystery to give it shape. "

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

I love that quote.

Saschia Jayne Johnson's avatar

This was wonderful! I was hooked at the title honestly and narrative was strong enough to hold me til the end. Imagine meeting God just like that. The one part that struck me most was when the narrator said, "I already died" Just a few words opened so many possibilities! Great writing here!

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you so much, Saschia! Is it Saschia or both together Saschia Jayne?

Lindsay Ferguson's avatar

Very nice. Whenever I see a Heron or Crane in the creek as I am walking with my doggie, I always feel the pull to say “Hello God!” Serendipitous photo choice/topic combination for me 🤍

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

I love that! It does feel that way, doesn’t it?

Cathy Cole's avatar

I could dance to this poetry. When will you sing it?

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

I’d love to see you dance to this!

David Sutton's avatar

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thank you, Jonathan.

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you for reading, David.

LC Woodward's avatar

Oh my God, Jonathan, love this. It fills me up with "yes" and empties me out with "where did I just go?" ... at the same time. Thanks for the "walk along the river" with you today.

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you! Seems like reading it felt similar to writing it.

LC Woodward's avatar

Similar, to ME and to YOU, that is! 😉