My poem, “I Laugh,” is live at Stone Circle Review. Many thanks to editor Lee Potts for taking this piece, another from my hendecasyllabic series.
O at the Edges
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O at the Edges 
So painful. And self-examining, and honest, and unsparing in a kind of beautiful way. A most unique love poem.
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Thank you, Alison. There’s no time to mince words.
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❤ I didn’t like that line about the drugs and am sending you all kinds of good energy. ❤
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I started a new chemo course, the second round of which ended with me hospitalized for four days. We meet with the oncologist on Tuesday, to discuss options. I remain optimistic!
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Thanks for the update – I remain optimistic too! All good energy heading your way.
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Thanks, Alison!
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Stunningly, lovingly, prescient. Congratulations on its publication
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Thanks very much, Derrick.
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What a beautiful, loving poem.
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Thanks very much, Liz.
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You’ee welcome, Bob.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you, Andrew.
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You’re welcome.
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Full of heart and presence. Very moving.
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Thanks very much, Hilary.
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I think I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: love is the most powerful thing. So tender and moving. (K)
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It is the most important thing!
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Wow! Tugs at the heart, Bob. I read Alison’s exchange with you and also am wishing you the best outcome possible in treatment! Sending love and light🤞🙏
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Thanks, Lynne. The last two months have been a bit touch and go for us. We’re hoping for some answers tomorrow, or at least some propositions. And then, who knows?
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Yes, I hope there are some positive propositions! Will be thinking of you 🙏
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Moving poem, Bob. Interesting – that capacity to miss someone while they are still present. It seems a kind of sadness that satisfies, that deepens our emotional contours, that takes us out of the shallow end and makes life, however ephemeral, worth living.
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Thanks, Gary. Capturing these feelings is difficult at best. All I can do is try, but damn it, I’m running out of time.
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Positive thoughts and continued appreciation coming your way.
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THAT is a killer. What a strong piece of work, sir. I’ve never observed a more desolate cookie.
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Thanks, Rob. There have been some bleak days of late, but I’m on the mend, and maybe future cookies won’t be so desolate.
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Positive thoughts and continued appreciation coming your way.
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Love is timeless.
Congrats on the publication, Bob.
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That it is. I am so lucky to have found it.
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