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Keith Fey's avatar

Brilliant…

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Siobhán O'Connor's avatar

Thanks Keith.

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Keith Fey's avatar

👍

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Janice Hoffmann's avatar

As I said with my re-stack....what a beautiful structure. I was inspired to subscribe and I love the wording "...the first ten paid subscribers..." I'd like to borrow the structure for a writing prompt....I'll share with you and credit you for the inspiration if it's actually something to share, but even if it isn't, you sparked me and I, in turn, sparked another writer. May you be well; may you live and write in peace.

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Siobhán O'Connor's avatar

Wow! Thank you so much, Janice. I am truly touched to hear this. The poem came from somewhere true and feral. My own breath was stopped and released as I wrote and re-read the poem, which is, I think, what you are referring to when you talk about the structure. I hope I can continue to write with that energy. Thank you for believing in this poem and in me. And yes, please use the poem as a prompt! I’m glad also you like my idea for gifting my book to my first ten subscribers. Working towards it :)

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