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Nathan Slake's avatar

Always amazes me how you can capture so much in so few words.

I read this twice over. "Fire kindled, smoke rose"... it's evocative and emotional for what has happened and the ritual of sending off the dead.

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Thanks very much, Nathan 🙏

These few sentences were re-written again and again right up until hitting publish early this morning. I’m glad the late changes worked 🙂

As always, I appreciate your kind words and support 👍🏼

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Nathan Slake's avatar

Ah, isn't that the best. Trusting the intuition and remodelling the words 👌☺️

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Epic ending. Make every word count, excellent!

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Thanks Alexander 🙏

You seem to be having a catch up day! 😁

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Yeah, with the lecture and all I have fallen behind on all things Substack. Luckily I have finished tomorrow's post early, so ... catch-up time! :)

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

I’m travelling on business again this week so will be a struggle to get anymore writing done but we’ll see if I get a few free hours ….

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

take the train! much writing can be done...

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

I wish. Flying at 4.45 tomorrow morning. Busy few days. Not sure much on tomorrow night so I will seek writing inspiration from the Holiday Inn or whatever dodgy hotel I’m bunking in! 😁

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

fingers crossed then, sometimes "dodgy" can lead to great stories... ;)

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Justin Deming's avatar

This is lovely, Daniel. I completely agree with what Nathan said above! Excellent work! And thank you very much for the mention. 🙏

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Thanks very much, Justin 🙏

However, I should really be thanking you, as I’m using your “Stranded” prompt for my Macabre Monday story as well! 👍🏼😁

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David Sheley's avatar

I agree with Nathan. The words may be few, but the impact is mighty.

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Thanks very much, David 🙏

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

And...? 🙂It was good, but give me more!

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Thanks Kathrine 🙏

There’s more to come. I don’t think the tales of Grimbauld are quite done yet 👍🏼😁

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