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Happy Birthday Mumma Duck 🦆 you are a sky full of stars and we are out of this world thankful for all you do for each of us💓love you forever and always ♾️

Happy Birthday Mumma Duck 🦆 you are a sky full of stars and we are out of this world thankful for all you do for each of us💓love you forever and always ♾️

Still Sharing, Still Creating! Thank you for supporting my creative pursuits 💓 #afterthestorm #withkatedarnell #poems #pocketpoetrybook

Still Sharing, Still Creating! Thank you for supporting my creative pursuits 💓 #afterthestorm #withkatedarnell #poems #pocketpoetrybook

A special week celebrating Miss - In her “stick her tongue out in every photo” ERA (I’m certain coz it drives her mum crazy 😝🫠) Happy 11th birthday Lulu Beth aka Lucy Goosey AND Happy Birthday @the_koala_tree - what a treat to doing birthdays with both of you 💐#love #lulubethlove #is11!

A special week celebrating Miss - In her “stick her tongue out in every photo” ERA (I’m certain coz it drives her mum crazy 😝🫠) Happy 11th birthday Lulu Beth aka Lucy Goosey AND Happy Birthday @the_koala_tree - what a treat to doing birthdays with both of you 💐#love #lulubethlove #is11!

Maple is just dropping by to remind us all to order AFTER THE STORM - Dabbled (not dappled!) Light and ALL 🤭🤣😝♾️🤩💛 Plus how is my baby…11!!!!!!

Maple is just dropping by to remind us all to order AFTER THE STORM - Dabbled (not dappled!) Light and ALL 🤭🤣😝♾️🤩💛 Plus how is my baby…11!!!!!!

Two for certain! Tall Trees & Immersion and I think possibly Poem too 🍃♾️

Two for certain! Tall Trees & Immersion and I think possibly Poem too 🍃♾️

Someone asked
why I wrote poetry
& I answered with a smile

Sometimes there are NO words
And other times there are ONLY words

Words to connect
Words to feel
Words to learn
Words to heal

Someone asked
why I wrote poetry
And I answered in a poem 🩵

Shop AFTER THE STORM - link in bio 😘

#poems #poetry #withkatedarnell ♾️

Someone asked
why I wrote poetry
& I answered with a smile

Sometimes there are NO words
And other times there are ONLY words

Words to connect
Words to feel
Words to learn
Words to heal

Someone asked
why I wrote poetry
And I answered in a poem 🩵

Shop AFTER THE STORM - link in bio 😘

#poems #poetry #withkatedarnell ♾️

A little taste of Jan 2026 + Feb 2026 = lots of very lovely moments (and so many left unshared) ♾️💕🥳 also AFTER THE STORM can be yours - purchase this pocket poetry book via the link in my bio ALSO thanks to all my loyal favs who have already ordered 😘

A little taste of Jan 2026 + Feb 2026 = lots of very lovely moments (and so many left unshared) ♾️💕🥳 also AFTER THE STORM can be yours - purchase this pocket poetry book via the link in my bio ALSO thanks to all my loyal favs who have already ordered 😘

Thankful happy heart 🍃🫶♾️ #afterthestorm #withkatedarnell

Thankful happy heart 🍃🫶♾️ #afterthestorm #withkatedarnell

Six things you didn’t need to know about AFTER THE STORM 💕 Order yours via the link in my bio 🙏 #withkatedarnell #pocketpoetrybook #afterthestorm

Six things you didn’t need to know about AFTER THE STORM 💕 Order yours via the link in my bio 🙏 #withkatedarnell #pocketpoetrybook #afterthestorm

This was fun! And the reel/count fails to include Joey, Rosco, Sean, Jack and Daisy at Thursday’s gig! AND Kerrie, Hannah and Angela for Thursday’s book delivery! Feeling very much like I have all the love and more - thank you ALL for such an incredible weekend 🫶❤️#afterthestorm #withkatedarnell

This was fun! And the reel/count fails to include Joey, Rosco, Sean, Jack and Daisy at Thursday’s gig! AND Kerrie, Hannah and Angela for Thursday’s book delivery! Feeling very much like I have all the love and more - thank you ALL for such an incredible weekend 🫶❤️#afterthestorm #withkatedarnell

Custard and Maple here, stopping by to let you know that the wait is…OVER! After the STORM has been SHIPPED [to Wren&Sage publishing] our little publishing house will let you know as soon as your copy is IN.THE.POST! These beauties have been written throughout a pretty challenging 2025; we didn’t press PRINT until the storm had well and truly passed - [and FYI many were written in the depths of hormonal rage, grief AND Joy - true story 🤯🤪😳🥸☺️) I really hope you…ENJOY! What better time to share than at CHINESE NEW YEAR 🐎 ♾️💐💜

Custard and Maple here, stopping by to let you know that the wait is…OVER! After the STORM has been SHIPPED [to Wren&Sage publishing] our little publishing house will let you know as soon as your copy is IN.THE.POST! These beauties have been written throughout a pretty challenging 2025; we didn’t press PRINT until the storm had well and truly passed - [and FYI many were written in the depths of hormonal rage, grief AND Joy - true story 🤯🤪😳🥸☺️) I really hope you…ENJOY! What better time to share than at CHINESE NEW YEAR 🐎 ♾️💐💜

Who uses typewriters anyway? My outside desk took seconds to setup and the outlook is charming ⌨️💐

Who uses typewriters anyway? My outside desk took seconds to setup and the outlook is charming ⌨️💐

FORTY THREE THIS TWENTY TWENTY SIX #shehasbeenanamazingone THANK YOU for ALL the LOVE 🥳 09/02 and beyond 🤭🥰

FORTY THREE THIS TWENTY TWENTY SIX #shehasbeenanamazingone THANK YOU for ALL the LOVE 🥳 09/02 and beyond 🤭🥰

Just some belated birthday florals (9/2!) thanking you all for preordering AFTER THE STORM - your support is the world and I’m so excited for this pocket poetry book to be shared soon 💐#withkatedarnell #reels #thankYOU

Just some belated birthday florals (9/2!) thanking you all for preordering AFTER THE STORM - your support is the world and I’m so excited for this pocket poetry book to be shared soon 💐#withkatedarnell #reels #thankYOU

THANK YOU for preordering AFTER THE STORM - my next pocket poetry book sharing soul snippets, poetry and peace 🌊 preorders close tomorrow FEB 9th ♾️🩵
withkatedarnell.com/shop

THANK YOU for preordering AFTER THE STORM - my next pocket poetry book sharing soul snippets, poetry and peace 🌊 preorders close tomorrow FEB 9th ♾️🩵
withkatedarnell.com/shop

Who loves her most? 😝 AFTER THE STORM has a poem about Maple - of course! Don’t forget to preorder this wonderful pocket poetry book for all things delight and joy (with a smidge of dark 😘) link in bio withkatedarnell.com/shop

Who loves her most? 😝 AFTER THE STORM has a poem about Maple - of course! Don’t forget to preorder this wonderful pocket poetry book for all things delight and joy (with a smidge of dark 😘) link in bio withkatedarnell.com/shop

Kate and Lilly stopping by to let you know that my next creation AFTER THE STORM pocket poetry book is out this month (spoiler - the book is dedicated to Lil’s Mumma @_tashie_tash_ my ride or die before, during and after EVERY storm!) preorder (for extra gifts!) via the link in my bio 💜🦄

Kate and Lilly stopping by to let you know that my next creation AFTER THE STORM pocket poetry book is out this month (spoiler - the book is dedicated to Lil’s Mumma @_tashie_tash_ my ride or die before, during and after EVERY storm!) preorder (for extra gifts!) via the link in my bio 💜🦄

Darnell Family Selfie! C/O the Domain a few weeks back AND a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 After The Storm - My next pocket poetry book is out THIS Feb! Preorder via the link in my bio withkatedarnell.com/shop 🩷

Darnell Family Selfie! C/O the Domain a few weeks back AND a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 After The Storm - My next pocket poetry book is out THIS Feb! Preorder via the link in my bio withkatedarnell.com/shop 🩷

Last one! 💕

Last one! 💕

HAD to lean into this trend! They were so teeny plus is this the first time where we still have all photos from ten years ago on our phones 🤪🥸 ❤️

HAD to lean into this trend! They were so teeny plus is this the first time where we still have all photos from ten years ago on our phones 🤪🥸 ❤️

Was delighted to have been asked if there was going to be a 2026 Energy Forecast @with_kate_darnell I love that people proudly print, display & follow along for the year - I thought you may like a copy too 💙💕💙 #pressplay #withkatedarnell #soul #energyforecast #energy

Was delighted to have been asked if there was going to be a 2026 Energy Forecast @with_kate_darnell I love that people proudly print, display & follow along for the year - I thought you may like a copy too 💙💕💙 #pressplay #withkatedarnell #soul #energyforecast #energy

I couldn’t let the year end or the end of a 9 year cycle without one last email (which may have been the first for the year 🤪) from With Kate Darnell !!! If you’d like to read the full email and recent updates DM me your best contact and I’ll forward it to you ❤️

Briefly it includes the opportunity to PREORDER my next pocket poetry book AFTER THE STORM and shares the ending of my 1:1 Soul/Spiritual Guidance Sessions for the next little while ♾️

I’m so looking forward to all that the ONE YEAR of 2026 promises and have a lovely 3min reel on the way celebrating the year that’s been 😘 while wishing you all a happy always (of course!), I love you and I love you ❤️❤️❤️

I couldn’t let the year end or the end of a 9 year cycle without one last email (which may have been the first for the year 🤪) from With Kate Darnell !!! If you’d like to read the full email and recent updates DM me your best contact and I’ll forward it to you ❤️

Briefly it includes the opportunity to PREORDER my next pocket poetry book AFTER THE STORM and shares the ending of my 1:1 Soul/Spiritual Guidance Sessions for the next little while ♾️

I’m so looking forward to all that the ONE YEAR of 2026 promises and have a lovely 3min reel on the way celebrating the year that’s been 😘 while wishing you all a happy always (of course!), I love you and I love you ❤️❤️❤️

🎄🌞♾️❤️ Festive Merriment 2025🎄🌞♾️❤️

🎄🌞♾️❤️ Festive Merriment 2025🎄🌞♾️❤️

Thank YOU @winghammusicfest 🎉🙌🌞Another amazing weekend celebrating the local magic and incredible talent of @circartus (Lulu’s first stilt gig and three nightly fire shows!) joyously celebrating a starstruck 12 year old meeting @jamesjohnstonmusic and connecting with so many beautiful humans while enjoying the festival vibes and times! See you next year🌞🙌♾️❤️💐

Thank YOU @winghammusicfest 🎉🙌🌞Another amazing weekend celebrating the local magic and incredible talent of @circartus (Lulu’s first stilt gig and three nightly fire shows!) joyously celebrating a starstruck 12 year old meeting @jamesjohnstonmusic and connecting with so many beautiful humans while enjoying the festival vibes and times! See you next year🌞🙌♾️❤️💐

Happy Birthday Nan! November 24th 2023 would be the final earth-side birthday we’d get to spend with you.

Joyously singing happy birthday, taking selfies and hanging out until I was instructed to reset her bedside table, shortly sending me on my way “yeah righto” she’d say “love ya too”.

As for so many of us, my grandmother was so much more than family bloodline, she was the family heart.

Dorothy genuinely prioritised all of our wellbeing, taught me to stand tall and to back myself. She taught me the “correct” way to hang clothes, how to make cream scones and most importantly how to read, write and advocate for myself as a woman.

I miss you, Nan - we all do, Happy Birthday ♾️

Happy Birthday Nan! November 24th 2023 would be the final earth-side birthday we’d get to spend with you.

Joyously singing happy birthday, taking selfies and hanging out until I was instructed to reset her bedside table, shortly sending me on my way “yeah righto” she’d say “love ya too”.

As for so many of us, my grandmother was so much more than family bloodline, she was the family heart.

Dorothy genuinely prioritised all of our wellbeing, taught me to stand tall and to back myself. She taught me the “correct” way to hang clothes, how to make cream scones and most importantly how to read, write and advocate for myself as a woman.

I miss you, Nan - we all do, Happy Birthday ♾️

Our newest love…🐾Maple Syrup Maree Darnell🍁

Our newest love…🐾Maple Syrup Maree Darnell🍁

The time we said see-ya September and hello October 2025 🍃A 60 second soul snippet of our 6 day adventure in magical Tasmania - exhaling, breathing…being🌀 #reels #withkatedarnell #thenextbestthing #alchemy #pressplay

The time we said see-ya September and hello October 2025 🍃A 60 second soul snippet of our 6 day adventure in magical Tasmania - exhaling, breathing…being🌀 #reels #withkatedarnell #thenextbestthing #alchemy #pressplay

August - September Pic Capsule 2025…Actually Romantic 😉

August - September Pic Capsule 2025…Actually Romantic 😉

For many years I would turn to the little squares of Instagram and delight in sharing soul wisdom with my growing #gumbootsbythesea community 🙏 What started as a little “love and pretty things” small business grew into Soul Expansion and Engery Healing @with_kate_darnell and my goodness didn’t we soar…so much so that Silas and I found ourselves leaving the beloved fig tree and family farmhouse, purchasing our own little piece of us and settling into a community that feels like it’s always been home. There are plenty of Soul Guides and Expansion Coaches that exchange their services at huge costs but it wasn’t feeling aligned for me and I found myself coordinating a local women’s shed before taking on the management of an incredible neighbourhood service.

My soul work didn’t and hasn’t stopped, actually I think it ramped up a few gears, never have I had the privledge of pouring heart and soul into community development and watching the energy of humans and this divine universe do it’s thing🌞

I still have incredible 1:1 clients and am recharged after every session ♾️ I am truly honoured to engage in deep soul work and spiritual guidance and soon (but not just yet) #sacredsoulsystem will be revamped and shared with you via a soul led and long time collaboration with my dear friend and colleague @nadinethecakequeen #joy

My books are available locally at @brushturkeybooks and this year I’ve shared art in @incognitoartshow 🤫 and will have some magical pieces at @mvnservices #MVNSONA art show to share too!

What are you been up to, kindred soul?

Share in the comments, I’d love to hear from you 🌞✨🌌

For many years I would turn to the little squares of Instagram and delight in sharing soul wisdom with my growing #gumbootsbythesea community 🙏 What started as a little “love and pretty things” small business grew into Soul Expansion and Engery Healing @with_kate_darnell and my goodness didn’t we soar…so much so that Silas and I found ourselves leaving the beloved fig tree and family farmhouse, purchasing our own little piece of us and settling into a community that feels like it’s always been home. There are plenty of Soul Guides and Expansion Coaches that exchange their services at huge costs but it wasn’t feeling aligned for me and I found myself coordinating a local women’s shed before taking on the management of an incredible neighbourhood service.

My soul work didn’t and hasn’t stopped, actually I think it ramped up a few gears, never have I had the privledge of pouring heart and soul into community development and watching the energy of humans and this divine universe do it’s thing🌞

I still have incredible 1:1 clients and am recharged after every session ♾️ I am truly honoured to engage in deep soul work and spiritual guidance and soon (but not just yet) #sacredsoulsystem will be revamped and shared with you via a soul led and long time collaboration with my dear friend and colleague @nadinethecakequeen #joy

My books are available locally at @brushturkeybooks and this year I’ve shared art in @incognitoartshow 🤫 and will have some magical pieces at @mvnservices #MVNSONA art show to share too!

What are you been up to, kindred soul?

Share in the comments, I’d love to hear from you 🌞✨🌌

July is for joy, friendship, rest, hugs, creativity and intention 🎉🏡🌞❤️🌅

July is for joy, friendship, rest, hugs, creativity and intention 🎉🏡🌞❤️🌅

June in reverse and with haiku…

Our Eden is 12 🌈🦄
It was the Pink Pony Club 🍄☔️
Happy Days ahead ❤️🐛

June in reverse and with haiku…

Our Eden is 12 🌈🦄
It was the Pink Pony Club 🍄☔️
Happy Days ahead ❤️🐛

May 2025 🤍
We were there, we remember it ❤️

May 2025 🤍
We were there, we remember it ❤️

A P R I L 🐦‍⬛

A P R I L 🐦‍⬛

12 months already…

In April, my heart broke; one of the greatest loves of my life died and every night (for nights afterwards) I would dream of holding his warm hand and every night (for nights following) I would wake and remember he is no longer here.

No more tight embraces, or gruff disregards, sparkling moments of true and deep whole hearted love.

My heart broke in April
and I met a new piece of me.

Miss you forever Pop Pop. Thankful for all things you ❤️

12 months already…

In April, my heart broke; one of the greatest loves of my life died and every night (for nights afterwards) I would dream of holding his warm hand and every night (for nights following) I would wake and remember he is no longer here.

No more tight embraces, or gruff disregards, sparkling moments of true and deep whole hearted love.

My heart broke in April
and I met a new piece of me.

Miss you forever Pop Pop. Thankful for all things you ❤️

IN LOVE with @brushturkeybooks! AND my local artist @roxcolk_art stickers 🫶 My first purchase also included Woven - First Nations poetic Conversations, The Rooted Women Oracle Deck and PiP Willam’s Dctionary of lost words…you’ll find some @with_kate_darnell creations on the shelves too! Congrats Helen and Lee - Wingham is so lucky to have this piece of magic in town 🌌🌻🌀🪿

IN LOVE with @brushturkeybooks! AND my local artist @roxcolk_art stickers 🫶 My first purchase also included Woven - First Nations poetic Conversations, The Rooted Women Oracle Deck and PiP Willam’s Dctionary of lost words…you’ll find some @with_kate_darnell creations on the shelves too! Congrats Helen and Lee - Wingham is so lucky to have this piece of magic in town 🌌🌻🌀🪿

March is for Bdays
Beginning middle and end
Many Favs born now 😜

March is for Bdays
Beginning middle and end
Many Favs born now 😜

Lulu is TEN [and goodness it suits her] #lulubethlove surrounded by love, light and support what more could this super star ask for - We love you Lucy Elizabeth - thank you for being YOU and congratulations on your debut performance at Flame Tree Markets on Sunday - what a way to welcome TEN ❤️
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Lulu has asked me to let @taylornation and @taylorswift know that TS is her true inspiration and that there was a @gracieabrams song played too!
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Cake magic is thanks to @nadinethecakequeen #ofcourse with Lulu’s @tonmar8 necklace teaming perfectly with her @princesshighwayclothing dress her performance was made possible thanks to @chrisso4646 and all the amazing people who came and witnessed/supported our vibrant light #thankyou #thankyou #thankyou

Lulu is TEN [and goodness it suits her] #lulubethlove surrounded by love, light and support what more could this super star ask for - We love you Lucy Elizabeth - thank you for being YOU and congratulations on your debut performance at Flame Tree Markets on Sunday - what a way to welcome TEN ❤️
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Lulu has asked me to let @taylornation and @taylorswift know that TS is her true inspiration and that there was a @gracieabrams song played too!
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Cake magic is thanks to @nadinethecakequeen #ofcourse with Lulu’s @tonmar8 necklace teaming perfectly with her @princesshighwayclothing dress her performance was made possible thanks to @chrisso4646 and all the amazing people who came and witnessed/supported our vibrant light #thankyou #thankyou #thankyou

Ten years ago today…we were waiting for Lulu.
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According to her due date she was still four weeks away but I knew she’d be here sooner…and today I had fun reflecting, that a decade ago, in a week from now, Lulu would arrive.
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Simultaneously, Dot, Lulu’s great grandmother, my divine Nan, had us convinced she was leaving earth side [spoiler: we were thankful that she treated us to nine, full, divine more years] a lot was going on, we had a one year old and Silas had just celebrated his 30th birthday.
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While we knew life was about to get more full, we were pretty equip at going with the flow. It feels indulgent to caption this little pic and I’m not even sure what I’m trying to articulate…today, this picture captured, two lovely children…growing more and more into themselves everyday and I’m so excited to wish Lulu a happy number ten next week, I’m delighted to be Eden and Lucy’s Mum AND I’m undeniably chuffed to be parenting them with Silas ❤️🌌

Ten years ago today…we were waiting for Lulu.
🌌
According to her due date she was still four weeks away but I knew she’d be here sooner…and today I had fun reflecting, that a decade ago, in a week from now, Lulu would arrive.
🌌
Simultaneously, Dot, Lulu’s great grandmother, my divine Nan, had us convinced she was leaving earth side [spoiler: we were thankful that she treated us to nine, full, divine more years] a lot was going on, we had a one year old and Silas had just celebrated his 30th birthday.
🌌
While we knew life was about to get more full, we were pretty equip at going with the flow. It feels indulgent to caption this little pic and I’m not even sure what I’m trying to articulate…today, this picture captured, two lovely children…growing more and more into themselves everyday and I’m so excited to wish Lulu a happy number ten next week, I’m delighted to be Eden and Lucy’s Mum AND I’m undeniably chuffed to be parenting them with Silas ❤️🌌

February 2025 - multiple cakes, musicians, new furry friends (balance restored!) beginnings and future leaders smashing PBS…me…connection, pauses and love, grief and reminders…marriage, family, support… self rest, care and tears…the exhale of all it’s cracked out to be and then some - thank you, I love you, we’re better than ok…alive and abundant, merry and bright 😘 Mighty March brings even more…♾️

February 2025 - multiple cakes, musicians, new furry friends (balance restored!) beginnings and future leaders smashing PBS…me…connection, pauses and love, grief and reminders…marriage, family, support… self rest, care and tears…the exhale of all it’s cracked out to be and then some - thank you, I love you, we’re better than ok…alive and abundant, merry and bright 😘 Mighty March brings even more…♾️

♾️🌞✨📿#withkatedarnell #thenextbestthing #alchemy

♾️🌞✨📿#withkatedarnell #thenextbestthing #alchemy

Love you @_tashie_tash_ lifetimes of thank yous won’t come close to how much gratitude our family have for you and yours 💜♾️🎂🙏

Love you @_tashie_tash_ lifetimes of thank yous won’t come close to how much gratitude our family have for you and yours 💜♾️🎂🙏

Did you know that before The Next Best Thing came…
Letters to a Tibetan Monk - 2017 📿
Poems to a Wild Gypsy Spirit - 2018 🪩
Ramblings to an Awaken Healer - 2019 🌈
The Healing Trilogy - 2020 🐍
I love you and I love you pocket poetry book - 2020💓
The And So it is Journal 2019 📖
Letters to my Forever Baby Collob + two journals with the one and only @_tashie_tash_ 2021 (ish) ♾️
The Intuitive Oracle thanks to the incredible artist @the_simple_tulip (wait til you see what’s in her copy of The Next Best Thing!)✨2020
The Luna Alignment times two! Including a special creation with @lucymoonco_ 2021 & 2022😘
And…of course The Healing Trilogy via a 90 min one women show at the MEC - Feb 2020 just before COVID hit! Celebrating all my book babies and soul-led creations and thanking all the beautiful people who proudly keep these on their bedsides and shelves - thank you! I love you! Need to add The Next Best Thing to your collection? Shop the link in my bio 😘 withkatedarnell.com/shop ✨🌞💓🐍📖🍷🪩📿♾️🧡

Did you know that before The Next Best Thing came…
Letters to a Tibetan Monk - 2017 📿
Poems to a Wild Gypsy Spirit - 2018 🪩
Ramblings to an Awaken Healer - 2019 🌈
The Healing Trilogy - 2020 🐍
I love you and I love you pocket poetry book - 2020💓
The And So it is Journal 2019 📖
Letters to my Forever Baby Collob + two journals with the one and only @_tashie_tash_ 2021 (ish) ♾️
The Intuitive Oracle thanks to the incredible artist @the_simple_tulip (wait til you see what’s in her copy of The Next Best Thing!)✨2020
The Luna Alignment times two! Including a special creation with @lucymoonco_ 2021 & 2022😘
And…of course The Healing Trilogy via a 90 min one women show at the MEC - Feb 2020 just before COVID hit! Celebrating all my book babies and soul-led creations and thanking all the beautiful people who proudly keep these on their bedsides and shelves - thank you! I love you! Need to add The Next Best Thing to your collection? Shop the link in my bio 😘 withkatedarnell.com/shop ✨🌞💓🐍📖🍷🪩📿♾️🧡

Poem ♾️ 💕 #highlightreel #poem #thenextbestthing #january #withkatedarnell #reels #alchemy

Poem ♾️ 💕 #highlightreel #poem #thenextbestthing #january #withkatedarnell #reels #alchemy

So many of the poems from The Next Best Thing have been nestled on scraps of paper or in my phone notes for many years! In 2022 we discovered a family of Wood ducks, the ducklings had been separated from Mumma Duck and had presented themselves at our back door at our beautiful farm-house home under the fig tree - fortunately we were able to get most of them back to their mum but one got left behind and ended up at ours again 😔 that evening I learnt that when separated they will fret and stress and without Mumma - die. At the time I was still sorting Womb Hymn and there was something equally heart stabbing and healing about this discovery and experience of love and loss 🌞 Ducks play a symbolic part in my world - there are little ducks shared throughout my recent publication of The Next Best Thing symbolizing, love, renewal and the beginning of fresh chapters! Are you enjoying your copy of The Next Best Thing? #withkatedarnell #reels #woodducks #thenextbestthing #alchemy

Background quack thanks to #lulubethlove

So many of the poems from The Next Best Thing have been nestled on scraps of paper or in my phone notes for many years! In 2022 we discovered a family of Wood ducks, the ducklings had been separated from Mumma Duck and had presented themselves at our back door at our beautiful farm-house home under the fig tree - fortunately we were able to get most of them back to their mum but one got left behind and ended up at ours again 😔 that evening I learnt that when separated they will fret and stress and without Mumma - die. At the time I was still sorting Womb Hymn and there was something equally heart stabbing and healing about this discovery and experience of love and loss 🌞 Ducks play a symbolic part in my world - there are little ducks shared throughout my recent publication of The Next Best Thing symbolizing, love, renewal and the beginning of fresh chapters! Are you enjoying your copy of The Next Best Thing? #withkatedarnell #reels #woodducks #thenextbestthing #alchemy

Background quack thanks to #lulubethlove

#poem

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Save or share this reminder🌞♾️#alchemy #thenextbestthing #withkatedarnell #poem

Save or share this reminder🌞♾️#alchemy #thenextbestthing #withkatedarnell #poem

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