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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Sydney, I love this post! "wishes and hopes and dreams don't have to come true to have value" - So spot on! Your photos are stunning. I have spent my life fascinated by maple seed pods. The unfurling of spring is always full of wonder. You have captured some here in this post!

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Pamela! It was definitely the reminder I needed at that moment, and I’m glad to hear I was not alone in that! I seriously never get tired of watching the samaras develop each year, they are endlessly fascinating 💕

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

The variety of colours! Stunning photographs, lovely words. Thanks so much. 🤗🤗

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Aren’t they just amazing? So happy you enjoyed them! Hugs!

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Niquelle's avatar

I like this so very much! I read it just after publishing a new poem about bearing fruit, and tending to our own gifts. As I read your piece I thought, "wow, could the timing be any more perfect?" Thanks for sharing 💚

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

How wonderful, Niquelle! It’s so fun when things line up like that, thanks so much for sharing!

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Sandy S's avatar

Beautiful post Sydney! Thank you for waking me to your point of view on what matters. Must say Samaras have always convinced me that we are all connected....as in all living things. For me, these little winged seed pods could just as easily be dropping from a nest!

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Sandy! So true, they really are beautiful symbols of connection.

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