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Sharron Bassano's avatar

"I lean in and say goodnight to her, stroking her hair, her shoulder and then her hand with a touch lighter than any that ever caressed her two infant granddaughters." The tenderness in this line just breaks my heart, Matt. Beautiful.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thanks so much, Sharron.

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Anna Rose's avatar

Stunning ❤️

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thank you so much, Anna.

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Mark Thomas's avatar

Beautifully written, as always Matt. A moment captured with such grace, bringing a sense of calm. Thank you for creating a break in the chaos this morning!

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Happy to calm your chaos, and so glad you enjoyed, Mark. Thank you.

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Matthew Long's avatar

This fragment spoke to me. You put into words something I have felt for a long time: the gradations of quietness. My introverted nature yearns for quiet in a noisy world. At times, a simple quiet will do. But in moments of chaos I long for stillness. A place of rest. A connectedness to my surroundings. Thanks for this.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thank you, Matthew. I only ever seem to find quiet when I’m with Mum. I’m always hoping for something different, but the quiet, silent, still days we spend together are also so precious.

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Christine McFadden's avatar

So beautifully written Matt.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thank you, Christine. x

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piroska.mihalka's avatar

Such a beautiful gift to share with us these moments of silence and peace.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thank you, Piroska. x

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Vanilla Black's avatar

Beautifully written. You should do this every week.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

It’s an idea! I might try and do one each Friday. Not promising though. (Thank you.)

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Vanilla Black's avatar

Let’s see what happens.

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Sharon Tyers's avatar

Thank you for this moment of peace, I’m writing about my mum and similar moments come to mind

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thank you, Sharon. Lovely to know it connects with you and your mum. 🧡

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Deborah Craytor's avatar

Such a beautiful reflection. Adding many sentences to my commonplace book.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

That’s a lovely thing to read. Thank you, Deborah.

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Jo's avatar

Felt so peaceful reading that today xx

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Ahh, lovely to know. Thank you, Jo. x

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

A touch with words as light as fingers brushing hair aside. Beautiful words that speak volumes into the gentle silence.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Thank you, Barrie.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

✍️💛✍️

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