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Demian Elainé Yumei's avatar

This poem moved me so deeply I had to subscribe just to tell you, and I want to read more of your heart and deep soul words. It's not even the heartrending loss you describe, which shakes me, but that someone would love another so much to recognize that, to see that loss. I don't know why, but I want to cry, not just in grief, but in gratitude. Sometimes when you've been abused, you forget that others can see and they care. This poem is such a gift to that. With all my heart, thank you.

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Joshua Doležal's avatar

Thank you, Demian! It means so much to know when our art resonates in the heart of another.

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Tara Penry's avatar

Wow - I didn’t see that last stanza coming the first time. Well done!

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Joshua Doležal's avatar

Thank you, Tara!

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Jeremy Sapp's avatar

Josh, i had to read this multiple times. very good.

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Joshua Doležal's avatar

Thank you, Jeremy!

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