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Elizabeth—I took the time look up the definition of “badass woman”. Who knew??

I had a completely different idea of what it meant! I stand corrected.

Indeed, I see Libby’s character as an evolvement over her life. She shows her strength when

she stands up straight and “damns the screamers to hell”.

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"... and takes a step forward against the wind." That's my girl! Thank you for staying with her, Looocinda. ❤️

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Vivid character sketch! Left assuming Libby’s “badass” side will be developed in (future?) novel?

Ok—no novel—so how about a second or third poem to let us see where Libby goes or does?

We know she’s “fat and forty” and not “small of brain”.

I’m eagerly waiting to see more of where Libby’s brains take us.

Intrigue-suspense-curiosity…

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What you see is what you get, Looocinda. If you read it some more you may see Libby's badass side already described.

I won't tell her that you called her "fat and forty." <3

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I love this and I definitely love your comments about plot and story. Definitely two different beasts. Sorry to miss your mysteries, but glad to get to read your poems!

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Thanks so much, Rose -- I'm grateful to have you for a reader.

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I resonate so heavy with the novelist vs poet musings. My delusions have written beginnings (middles? Ends?) of novels too many times to count, hoping if I string together enough perfectly crafted sentences, a plot will reveal itself to me. It never does. But alas, we have poetry. And micro fiction. Have you read the work of Diane Williams?

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Thanks for commenting, GG -- I'm glad you understand the plot dilemma. I won't say "alas" to having poetry, though -- I might have once, but never again. Haven't read Diane Williams; thank you for the tip!

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Ha...nor would I, 26AP.

Never alas to poetry... always alas to egoic delusions of grandeur to be found in the structure of a novel.

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Hungry as wolf cubs? I like it.

Auntie B

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Hungry and curious! Like another small "wild" animal we know.

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Never read anything like that before, quite something, loaded with energy. Libby has, at exactly the same time, my respect and my sympathy.

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Thank you for reading, Weston.

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What a Vivid portrait you have painted!

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Thank you, Ann. She's not a loud person (usually), but I think she's memorable.

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