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17 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

Every month of the year is a gift and has its own uniqueness. However for me, October and April are two months that seem to concentrate the seasonality more powerfully and beautifully than other months. The big, beautiful October poem is a mirror of that grandeur; and the audio is definitely a bonus, thanks Lia.

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My pleasure!

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19 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

A wonderful read. A kind of collective, contented sigh. Thank you.

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Isn’t it! x

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21 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

I am staying on BST this year and your poem is perfect for my "stolen hour" so atmospheric.

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Ooh I love the idea of staying on BST…just…refusing to play along. Go you!

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21 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

My favourite month in all its glory, just wonderful to read all these observations together. Such a wide range of moments people have captured. Looking forward to the November one!

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It has been a beauty. And yes me too! x

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10 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

That was a beautiful treat Lia, thank you!

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So glad x

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19 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

Oh Lia - what a treat to read and listen. Such a great capture of the month.

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Isn’t it, so special each time x

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19 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

What a delight to read whilst having my first cuppa this morning. Made me want to write more about the wonderful month of October so my plan is to record more observations in my journal.

😊🍁🍂🥮

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Oh how fabulous to hear x

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20 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

Apart from this being a masterful weave of words on your part, it is so enriching and nourishing to listen to. Thank you Lia, please keep creating them! 🙏

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I love them too! x

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20 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

Gorgeous and magical! Will be listening too on my lunchtime walk

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Thank you Cathryn x

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I love that this poem is also in audio/a podcast so we can listen to it, perfect!

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Oh good! Still feeling my way, I clicked on something that made it a podcast this time so I don’t know if that made it easier to listen to?

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It felt so inspiring to read through the whole list!

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Isn’t it! x

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This is glorious ! I love reading the long poem each month and this one is particularly inspiring. 🍁🍄‍🟫🍁💫

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It really is x

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Thank you for the lovely poem and for reminding me of risotto! I saw some geese flying in a v formation the other day and it felt truly seasonal and exciting, I called out to my husband to come and see - precious seasonal moments.

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Lovely. And mmm yes risotto…x

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What a list to read through , it's magic 💫✨💫

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Isn’t it?! x

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8 hrs agoLiked by Lia Leendertz

Left the room with the warmest autumnal glow after reading that Lia. Gratitude and love to everyone and your wonderful word 🥰💞🫶🙏

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Ah that’s gorgeous thanks Kat x

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Today was a huffing, puffing busy day, but for those 15 minutes where I felt those cold cobwebs on my face again, replayed the northern lights dancing over the skies, the rustle of leaves on the walk to nursery and cosy candlelit moments. Thank you Lia for bringing the best of my month back to me!

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