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Jenine Baines's avatar

"For the air that exists in our atmosphere is as readily available to us inside a coffee shop as it is standing in a field. If we look upwards, even from a widow we say we can see sky but in reality it surrounds us constantly. But when we are standing in an elevated position, such as a tall building, the sky comes to us." When I first grasped that, yes, we are in the sky and able to touch it, I was blown away. Thank you for this gorgeous reminder - you write exquisitely!

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Georg Cook's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so pleased this piece resonated with you and that you enjoyed it 🩵

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Simply Sian's avatar

It's a stunning image that you've brought to life...I hadn't thought of being able to touch the sky but now I realise I have...I climbed Mount Vesuvius. Just thinking about that sulphur-rich air I can smell it again!

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Georg Cook's avatar

Hello fellow Volcano climber! Isn’t it incredible to think we were standing on something so ancient and made of fire whilst touching the sky? They have a very unique smell 🩵

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Simply Sian's avatar

It is an amazing thought. Nurture that seedling.

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Georg Cook's avatar

Thank you 🩵

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Maria Bonilha's avatar

I loved reading your story! I travelled to Lanzetote as a child and saw myself in your experience.

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Georg Cook's avatar

Thank you, I hope you enjoyed your travels as a child. They are beautiful islands 🩵

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Kateri Ewing's avatar

What an experience. Wow.

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Georg Cook's avatar

It felt incredible at the time, as an adult I know understand how huge the experience was 🩵

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