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Klara Foldys's avatar

So very beautiful! Those poems are so full of wonder, full of awe. Thank you for sharing Esther’s being, and thank you for your beautiful, heartfelt writing. I love the closeness to life, the realness, the honesty and truth I feel in your every word.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

So well said, Klara. Awe and wonder. I love that about Esther's poetry--they're very much infused with awe, wonder, beauty, humility, and truth. Thank you, as always, for sharing your reflections and what connects with you. It feels like the post about being seen grows a little more full and juicy by being seen in this way. :)

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Lynn's avatar

You touched me Kai, as you always do. You are a great seer. From my heart to yours, thank you.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

Thank you so much, friend. This means so much coming from you--a great seer of people yourself. XO

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Tricia Gates Brown's avatar

This is beautiful. Both the honoring of the post, and the poetry shared. I vividly remember visiting EE's home around 2003-2004 when she hosted a presentation by a mutual friend after a trip to Nepal. I "basked" in her hospitality and presence, to use a favorite Kai word. I also resonate with her poem about finding, in the end, that kindness has the final word.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

So wonderful to hear this. I love how our circles overlap and our paths keep re-crossing. It makes sense that the three of us would find each other in this life. Kindred. And I so agree. Kindness is just about everything.

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Karna Liv Nau's avatar

I love that you do this, let us see people through your eyes. And you always reflect our conversations back to me when we talk and it's so helpful. 💜

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Kai Madrone's avatar

I'm so glad to hear this. I love how we do this for each other. I feel so deeply seen by you, my friend. XO

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