Monday, January 13, 2014


There's just something about finding feathers. 
Something symbolic.
Something that pulls me into a moment.
Holds me weightless.

Air and wind wrap around me.
Stripping my mind of yesterday.
Pulling string and strand of anything that hurt.
Suspended.

A bird diving, only to soar.  
Brushing belly against mountain and sky.
As far away from sound... as its wings will carry. 

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  1. Beautiful Ashley. The more you write, the more of you I see, and it's beautiful.

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    1. Thank you, Brandi.
      I'm glad that this has become a place that makes me feel free to share exactly that which I'm feeling.
      xo

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  2. so well-spoken, so beautiful and raw.

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    1. Thank you, foxtrot.
      I'm so glad I have this space to share.

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  3. Finding a feather is a gift.
    I pick one up daily.

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    1. The small feather was so exciting- bright blue, iridescent sides! You know- the desert mostly just provides a lot of dove when you're positioned so far into a city. The wrens are playing today. They know no time, but the present.

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  4. Every chance I get, Ashley, beautiful bird.

    xoxo Kerry

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    1. I'm sure you find the most amazing feathers! Positioned out int the wilds of it all.
      I'm planning good trips North this spring!
      Also hiking Havasupai in February! Yippe!!

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  5. Feathers for Umber.
    I hope she feels the love.

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