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Grief's Reliefs by DJ Baker's avatar

Sweet. Love 2nd person voice...makes me feel not so invisible. Thx.

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Joan Livingston's avatar

I like the stanza:

Camille Pissarro knew this secret.

That beauty hides in plain sight,

a whisper in the clamor,

waiting for the heart that knows how to listen

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augmented man's avatar

Thank you, Joan. Your appreciation means a lot to me.

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Debra Asis's avatar

yes - beauty hides in plain sight .... beautiful you!

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augmented man's avatar

Thank you, Debra! I’m glad it resonated with you.

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Zaha Crug's avatar

The world needs more poetry like this.

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augmented man's avatar

I appreciate your kind words, Zaha. Thank you.

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Karl Stokau's avatar

Your words have a way of making the ordinary feel extraordinary. I'm leaving with a sense of peace and a heart full of wonder.

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augmented man's avatar

Thank you, Karl. I’m happy it brought you peace and wonder.

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Peter Blinky's avatar

This poem landed so softly in my soul. I've always been drawn to the overlooked details, but this reminds me there's a quiet kind of sacredness in that. Thank you for putting it into words.

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augmented man's avatar

Thank you, Peter. Your appreciation for the details means a lot.

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