A deeply felt thank you to my dear friend Old Punk. Your keen eye, wisdom, sense of humor, endless compassion and well-timed kicks in the ass mean more me than I can ever express.
I know that I apologize too much
for the things I say
for the things I write
for the things I do
for not caring enough
for caring too much
for bleeding a little too much
on the screen
for breathing
for existing
past the age of 30
which I never envisioned happening
and that I don’t feel that the universe
quite approves of
and may still demand retribution
I am trying to stop apologizing
for anything and everything
and instead start expressing my gratitude
when you listen
when you read my words
when you forgive my actions
accept the caring I do have to offer
hand me the bandages
allow me the space to breath
encourage me to keep existing
remind me that I have gravity
that my writing speaks to people
when you hold vigil
while I continue this painful
wrenching rebirth
that is full of danger
tears
dark thoughts
and darker humor
and for reminding me that we write
because it fucking hurts
Absofrickinlutely!!!! Wow!
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It is good to have wise friends who remind why we write and that we are never truly alone.
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Beautiful, such beautiful words!
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Thank you!
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Wow. This so much mirrors a personal essay I posted thus morning entitled, “Why I Write: Literary Childbirth”. I’m constantly amazed at how the Universe seems to inspire themes in cycles among people that have little or no connection to each other. Thanks for letting me know there are others who can relate with my struggles.
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There is amazing synergy on WordPress. It is always deeply reassuring.
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Reblogged this on NANMYKEL.COM and commented:
Thank you, thank you…
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Words other than “thank you” fail me. I’m re-blogging
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I am deeply flattered.
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I couldn’t have said this better even if I tried 👌
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Thank you.
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so incredibly well said. yes, it does hurt and we write on!
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We truly write because we have to.
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Thank you — love the turn and the embrace of reader!
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Glad you felt it.
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Yes, ugh. This. 💖
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❤
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Profound. Thank you.
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My honor
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🙏💕
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I am as deeply grateful today as I was the day you said that to me. Words truly to save lives sometimes.
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ANd I owe you a great debt as well. We keep each other going, no?
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It has been a crazy six months, hasn’t it?! I’m in your corner my friend. Here whenever you need me.
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Likewise ⛅
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<3<3
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and Happy Mother’s Day!
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Thank you dear Olde Punk. My teenagers got me a sweatshirt that says, “In my defense, I was left unsupervised”!
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Lmao!! That’s awesome!
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And covers a multitude of sins!
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Yep, you already have the disclaimer posted!
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Exactly. . . .;-)
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This is phenomenal.
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Thank you. Sometimes we have friends who remind us of the most important truths at just the right time.
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Reblogged this on Sudden Denouement Literary Collective.
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Beautiful! Simply beautiful..
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure 🙂
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I totally feel this. Thank you 🙏
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I’m so glad it resonated.
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truly beautiful poem!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful poem! After experiencing many tough losses this year, my grief needed an outlet. The only thing that seemed natural was writing. This poem spoke to me on so many levels. Thank you
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So glad it resonated
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wow too good.
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I have been pleasantly surprised at how much this has resonated with other people.
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I guess in a way we are all connected. 😊
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I love the synergy on WP
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😊
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So beautiful !
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Thank you!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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You are very welcome
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Because it fucking hurts! ❤
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Indeed
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So talented
Can’t wait to read more of your poems
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Thank you!
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Finally, I found something I want to read.
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Thank you.
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