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Susan Winkelaar Kingsbury's avatar

I love how you captured both anger and hope… the anger is stronger right now and the hope is weak and fleeting… you nailed it.

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

I am hoping that hope floods in soon! But in the meantime… thanks for reading and for your feedback! It’s nice to know we aren’t alone in this. 💖

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Salt Tooth Writers's avatar

This poem is a salve. Thank you.

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Elaine McMilian's avatar

Gem after gem, Zed! Life travels on one breath at a time…❤️

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thepoetmiranda's avatar

This poem hits hard. Very well done.

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Thank you Miranda. I appreciate your taking the time to read it

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Kathryn Stinson's avatar

Wow Zed! I’m bookmarking this to read again later and likely again after that

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Thank you!

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Kate Mapother's avatar

one of many pebbles

letting the brook

tumble over it.

This is so damn good. Love it Zed.

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Thank you Kate!

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Becky Wubker's avatar

You make it sound beautiful! I am think what my body will feel like at 4 am tomorrow!

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

THANK YOU! Mine feels fine as long as I sit completely still right now 🤣😂🤣

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