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Lovely Anagha! I am curious how this one came about...

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Thank you, Reena. I was thinking about the (often disliked) phrase ‘I hope this email finds you well,’ and how mundane and overused it is. I was wondering what it might look like to use a sentiment like that more honestly and intention. This poem was also inspired by ‘Dedications’ by Adrienne Rich, where she imagines the reader of the poem using an anaphora!

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Lovely in every way—including the inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

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Found me and touched deeply my soul, tenderly, embracing all of me.

Now let me embrace all of you, wherever you are, you are loved 🙏

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Too kind Forrest! Thank you; for reading, and for the love 💜

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So glad this found me. I love the anaphora, and the stunning depiction of the myriad of experiences to be human. So lovely and powerful!!

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Your comment really touched me. Thank you for reading Jenna. 💜 it’s wonderful to have readers like you.

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What a beautiful poem! I love the repetition. It gave it such a soothing quality.

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Thank you so much, Lisa. It means a lot!

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Ah. You found me on a Sunday afternoon, as I am, trying to climb out from under clouds of questions, clouds of worry, simple rays of sunny joy.

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I’m glad this poem found you, Karen. Here’s to more rays of sunny joy!🌤️

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I was gazing into a rectangle of light, mistaking it for a window, and I found you.

And your beautiful poetry .

What a treasure 🙏💚

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Thank you, Don! It’s a treasure to have readers like you. 🌼

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Beautiful and profound... thank you!

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Means a lot Grace! Thank you for reading

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Aaaaaa how you blend the personal with the universal!! The images of the weary sun, the damp cold, and the sunken heat—each detail feels so real and yummmyyy. Treat to read as always!

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Awww this means a lot, Mohika! I really really appreciate your support and your generous readings of my work. 💜

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Nice.❤️

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Thank you, Wendy. 💜

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Anagha, this wonderful poem has found me as I am, and well! Delighted with my first introduction to your writing, looking forward to exploring much more. Thank you!

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Hi Leon! Lovely to have found a new reader. Thank you for your support. 💜

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I am so glad this poem found me, Anagha. Thank you!

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Thank you for reading Paul. I’m glad this poem found you too!

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Fascinating

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Thank you for reading Emilio 💜

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You're welcome always God bless you and your family

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It found me 🥰

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I'm grateful!

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❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you, Mike!

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enemy turning into lover!!

Lovely soothe Anagha.

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I’m glad you liked that image! Thank you for reading 😊

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this is lovely! <3

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I appreciate it! Thank you for being here.

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