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Kerry Bart-Raber's avatar

I just had a huge verbal spat last night - and found out a week ago that my application was accepted to live in an 1878 renovated into Courthouse Lofts- Im back in the Court building where we'd go for traffic crime hearings as of 3 am this morning - so this poem hit at a perfect time !!!

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Nick Paro's avatar

I’m glad this dropped at a perfect time for you and hope this helps you get through 💙

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Millicent's avatar

I had the best laugh session and weep fest today with a childhood friend and it was the best thing that’s happened to me in over a decade. We laugh often, but today we both wept. And then reminded ourselves that we have been through worse. And we survived. And we will. Thank you for the poetry.

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Nick Paro's avatar

Thank you for the kind words and story Millicent 🫶🏼 I’m so glad this added to your day!

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Wendy Parker's avatar

I love this. I'm attracted to lilting verse, the cadence of it is lovely. The subject is one of my favorites. Great job.

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Nick Paro's avatar

Thank you, Wendy—so glad you enjoyed so much of it and I appreciate the wonderful feedback 🫶🏼

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Mason/she/her/💛🤍💜🖤's avatar

This touches my heart 💜

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Nick Paro's avatar

Thank you Mason—I’m so glad you enjoyed it and hope it brings you joy 🫶🏼

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Wendy🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

I am beyond moved to the beauty of this text.

Thank you.

Cross posted to my readers.

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Nick Paro's avatar

Thank you so much, Wendy — that means a lot.🫶🏼

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Judith Evans's avatar

“Shed off the cold, spread into bold.” Love this line.

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Nick Paro's avatar

Thank you Judith—this one was special 🫶🏼

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RESIST's avatar

I enjoyed it and will share with others

Thank You

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