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Megan Willome's avatar

Oh, that Joy Harjo poem! It's one I memorized.

Didn't know the Anne Spencer one, though. Words to do.

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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

They’re both such good ones, deep in my soul.

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Kellie Brown's avatar

You are writing my story too. Thanks for articulating it so lyrically.

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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

Thanks for being here, my dear friend.

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Andrew Calis's avatar

I'm sorry it was a painful week, Rebecca -- but how beautiful that you found comfort in other writers' words. It's amazing how often the right words show up before our eyes.

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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

Andrew, I am constantly amazed at that--the right words just at the right time. I'm grateful to poetry, meaning, and truth in the world!

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Carri's avatar

Thinking of you, and hope you mend soon. We've had flooding here where I live, and I'm feeling a little "fallen down" myself. I love the idea of being gentle with ourselves...

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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

Ah, Carri. I know the flooding has been bad. Hang in there. Which is to say, full permission to be fallen-down, as needed.

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Jenn's avatar

🫂

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Life as Women Laughing's avatar

I hope you're feeling better!

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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

Thank you, Susan!

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