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Shondra Bowie's avatar

“the conflicting payoffs of being seen and being invisible“

Love that.

I also remember getting real tickets in the mail, ordered by telephone.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

It was kind of the best, wasn't it? Thanks so much for reading, Shondra.

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Oh, the thrill of waiting for something in the mail and it arriving!

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Cindy Angyal's avatar

“ SKITTISH breath and STACCOTO p ULse”.

Oh, the Elizabeth of yesteryear!

I loved this poem. Those intense feelings of his voice made you realize that you were a window for his music. When you went into the washroom to stay at yourself, I could just feel how you were feeling…

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

💛🎶🌿Always a delight to know you're reading, Looocinda!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

This is so sweet. And applicable so far beyond the literal story of late onset fangirldom!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks so much, Jonathan!

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

I love this poem (and story) so much.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

I'm so glad, Margaret Ann! Thank you for reading, and for telling me.

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

I saw a few comments above that you are feeling too shy to share which musician you were so excited to see. I can appreciate that, but I love how you wove in the anticipation, the anxiety, the acceptance of your role there and how all of that weaves into who you are today. Sweet, sweet love. A window - to let the light shine in and out.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

I love that dimension of the poem and story — the mystery.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Grateful to be seen a little, as well as seen-through.

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Weston Parker's avatar

I liked the way you wove the concept of fading through this, it aided in absorbing the emotion and excitement. Neill Diamond, Josh Groban, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Jeff Walker. These are some of the voices I got excited about. There, I've shown you mine....

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks for noticing that detail, Wes -- and for sharing that very solid list. (Still too shy to share mine, I'm afraid. 🤫)

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Robin T's avatar

One big reason we read is to feel and this makes me feel. Thank you.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

That means the world to me, Robin! Thank you for reading and feeling, and telling me so.

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Petrina's avatar

That’s an awesome story. And fun to get a glimpse into an earlier version of you. Trying to figure out, whoooo could the singer be??? 🤔

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

🤫 (Thanks so much for reading, Petrina!)

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Jason McBride's avatar

The opening lines of your poem took me back in time! A real ticket with a real date! Your poignant poem is a beautiful acceptance of the person you once were and a tribute to the writer you are. Thank you for sharing this with all of us, Elizabeth!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Those were the days, huh? Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Jason.

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LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

I always look forward to your poems on Wednesday. I love the eagerness in this poem, the sense of anticipation and excitement tinged with fear. I feel like I’m right there.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

How kind! Thank you, LeeAnn.

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Simon Brooks's avatar

I love everything about this. The poem and the post afterwards.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks very much, Simon. Glad to have you reading.

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Sherri Maurin's avatar

So special and courageous! Thank you

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Sherri. 💛🌿

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