Lost in Thought

A Moment of Connection

By Mary K BrackettPublished 5 days ago • Updated 5 days ago • 1 min read

"Ruby" by M. K. Brackett 3-11-2026

Staring through the glass

We connect for a moment

Ruby throat, blurred wings

nature poetry

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Mary K Brackett

Mary Brackett is a novelist, poet, & award-winning short story author. She has authored and co-authored articles for magazines with her husband and is currently writing a series of novels with her talented daughters.

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Natalie Wilkinsona day ago
Love the connection and the illustration.

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