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Birds (indirect imagery)

Plaintive cries of want and challenge drift through misted wood and meadow

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This is pretty direct to me. Let's see what others think

and changed the first word. Any better?
I think I may be too literal of a person, when it comes to imagery.

Respectfully, Race

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Sometimes indirect or unspoken imagery can be more powerful than direct imagery simply because it allows a reader to visualize things which are specific to themselves

sounds like there is a duel afoot in a clearing in them thar woods! I like it!

brightest blessings.
Cat

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Respectfully, Race

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author comment

that edit has worked brilliantly.
Jx

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