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Brian Funke's avatar

I saved this post, as I LOVED the poem on being afraid to write. Some hard hitters and some cheekiness all together resulted in a beautiful piece of art.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

One of my favorites too, Brian - so glad you enjoyed it.

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Arjan Tupan's avatar

These poems are wonderfull. I really liked Why I'm Afraid To Write. Some very great finds in that one.

The whole sky is yours to write on is of extraordinary beauty.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks so much, Arjan!

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Rose Scarff's avatar

Both of these poems are luminescent with your choice of words. Love them both and you advice about writing everyday to see what comes up! Thanks!

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Weston Parker's avatar

Good stuff, "take all the space you need".

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thank you for reading, Weston!

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Petrina's avatar

Oh man, you got some good ones in Why I’m Afraid to Write. Sanskrit and Henry the Eighth were my favorites. Ha!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

I really wasn't sure whether to leave Henry in there!! So glad he made you laugh.

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John Kirkley's avatar

Writing daily . . . that is the hard part for me. So many reasons not to . . . thank you for reminding me why I need to.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

For me, the hardest part (every day!) is starting. Sometimes I can trick myself into it by saying "Okay, fifteen minutes, then you can stop if you want."

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shari young's avatar

I remember asking you if you were writing poems during Covid….and it was writing itself with and without you.

Love both of these: Your whimsical spirit and upbeat gaze

♥️🌷♥️

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks, Shari - glad you like them!

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