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All these lines are so plaintive and perfectly understated. I love each line so much.

A gentle letting go, finely crafted and perfectly voiced. For some reason I am reminded of some of e e cummings' work - and that's high praise indeed! Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

A beautiful write Sonya, symbolic and poignant, 10 Lynda xx

Such a creative descriptive way of coming to terms with past memories and moving forward. The shells make a beautiful image in mind as having spent so much of my childhood on a beach, I can relate to this poem so well. 10 Karin Anderson

Simply beautiful, Sonya. That little girl you used to be adds the perfect elegiac touch.10/10. Always your friend, Sandra

Leaving your past behind you....and a new beginning......