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The refrain of "I would have hoped for it to be more easy" moves your writing into the poetic realm of rhythmic and haunting repetition as well as prayer...

Here is a poem that your post brought to me that I am compelled to share with you about doing a headstand... it is the final lines that are for you. For all of us at the intersection of history: https://coriefeiner.substack.com/p/how-to-turn-your-world-upside-down?r=1vl0c8

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Thank you, Corie! I'm traveling and teaching right now, but look forward to listening to this this as soon as I settle down a bit. 🧡 Loving your poetry as I do, I am sure I will enjoy. Gratefully, Patty

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“I would have hoped for it to be more easy”. This refrain makes me laugh out loud and want to cry at the same time. Thank you Patty. 💗

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Ha ha!! Thank you, Danielle! I feel pretty much the same way. Onward!!! 💕

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Wow.

Parallel lives and very similar tracks. No wonder I was always drawn to you. I find I’m reluctant to abandon this trajectory even as the ability to achieve contentment slowly diminishes. Now I rely on a slower pace to make room for the absorption of wisdom ( and more wisdom and more wisdom) and the space to stretch my imagination.

My son is living in Maine now, I’d love to see you on one of my trips over ❤️

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Where does your son live, Kim?

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I always knew I resonated with you too, Kim. Kindred souls of similar age and life paths...And here we are! Wild ride. So good to know we are sharing it still. 🧡

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Thank you so much for sharing this post. ☺️

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thank you!!!

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You are so very welcome, Jennifer!

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