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Abigail's avatar

I keep rereading it trying to pick which line is my favorite. I love them all.

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Angela Fischetti's avatar

I agree! This one's a beauty! Thank you, Joseph!

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Lis's avatar

What a beautiful way to start the day. Thank you, Joseph.

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Karen  Harvey's avatar

One I will come back to again. It’s lovely.

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Dave Mead's avatar

Fabulous poem Joseph, thank you for sharing.

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Michelle Ma's avatar

this is beautiful, the part about the crow is my favorite

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Arthur Powers's avatar

This is an excellent poem - well constructed. It's one of those rare poems that I think "I wish I could have written that one." Well done!

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Korie's avatar

Exceptional!

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lou J's avatar

Thank you. Delightful. Makes me realize I need to transform a few recent experiences.

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Bonnie J. Toomey's avatar

It isn’t pointless

But the point remains beyond us

True, and nice play on sound and rhythm.

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Rachael Denny's avatar

Lovely...

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Robin's avatar

You inspire me

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Tooly's avatar

I opened up the email, read your poem aloud (without a word stumble), and it is beautiful! "All our senses swarmed by green contortions of waking earth." Get.Out.Of.Town....brilliant!

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Laura's avatar

Mm these are beautiful connections.

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Blake Nelson's avatar

American Poet Laureate level stuff.

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Callahan Gobble's avatar

Gorgeous. I love how it unfurls to that stellar ending.

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Rebecca's avatar

I really enjoy the sounds in this poem. Thank you!

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