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Dane Benko's avatar

I similarly had the "Wait, but what stops the bridge from opening randomly?" feeling when crossing drawbridges as a kid.

Bridges are a topic unto themselves -- proof that human beings will exert great influence over land, resources, and technology to build things that if you think about it, are absolutely insane. Rational, but insane. Awe-inspiring, but insane.

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Edward Rooster's avatar

This was very beautiful, such a sweet collection of images, scenes from the landscape of your memory leading to a brilliant causeway to the present, and a poignant transition to "I'm afraid but I'm home." I'm glad to see you and yours are safe but I am moved by a quiet resolve at the end of these wonderful words.

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