Unshackled

A breeze
blows in, lifts her
with ease,

this shell.
As I whisper
farewell,

Godspeed.
The ties that bind
recede.

Ryan Stone

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34 responses to “Unshackled”

  1. Brilliant verses, brilliant sky. Best wishes for the day, Ryan. ❀ ❀

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    1. Brilliant feedback, thank you! I hope your day is magic, too πŸ™‚

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    hooklineandinkwell

    A great musette, Ryan! It appears that some loves are lighter than air and are easily blown away. There is a sadness in your words that has a deeper impact because of how you contrast the parting with well-wishes. Love the image, too!

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    1. Thanks, mate! You’re very perceptive, once again. Appreciate your kind words πŸ™‚

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        hooklineandinkwell

        You are welcome, my friend! πŸ™‚

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  3. I imagine a pretty young think with a tissue paper-like doll exterior fluttering off into that beautiful skyline. Whilst outwardly pretty and delicate, I sense the partner is somewhat relieved.

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    1. Thank you, Lexa. Lovely feedback πŸ™‚

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  4. Lovely musette Ryan. Birds are bound to fly I guess

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    1. Perfectly stated, Geetha. Thank you πŸ™‚

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      1. Welcome πŸ™‚

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  5. Oh, this is SO lovely πŸ™‚

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    1. I agree. The imagery makes it so poignant and yet, there is a sweetness to it too in letting go.

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      1. Thank you, Melinda πŸ™‚

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      2. You’re welcome πŸ™‚

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    2. Thank you so much πŸ™‚

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    1. Thanks, Sarah πŸ™‚

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  6. I can empathize with this. It is gorgeous and calming.

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    1. Thank you, Carisa πŸ™‚

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    moonskittles

    Letting go is never easy.. but there are things we cannot change. The pain is palpable and the longing is tangible. Sending you a lot of warm California Hugs my friend!
    -Dajena

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    1. No, sometimes the choice is not ours to make and all we can do carry on. Thank you for your kind words, Dajena.

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        moonskittles

        You are welcome my friend. May you feel comforted!

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  8. Moving on…like clouds blown by the wind to carry on what is not easy…..Beautifully written Ryan! Check out my latest 5-7-5 πŸ˜‰

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    1. Thank you so much, Carolina-lovely words πŸ™‚ I’ll head over for a look. Hope you’re well.

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      1. Oh how nice thank you! Yes I am well I hope you too!

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  9. Btw Ryan I love the photo great shot!

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    1. Thanks πŸ™‚

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      1. a nice dramatic sky I like the color!

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  10. Such beautiful lines Ryan. You allow us to live inside your words so nicely.

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    1. Always a welcome inhabitant, CC. Thank you πŸ™‚

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  11. Bittersweet

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    1. Thanks, Beth. I hope you’re well

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  12. Subtle wordplay.

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    1. Thank you πŸ™‚

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