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Donald Bradford's avatar

I will not pretend to comprehend this with just 2 readings and a listen. But for whatever reasons, the emotion I sensed ... touches, not-so-softly, as your writings often do. Your talent exceeds my own in very way, but as a songwriter, I would leave every word the same ... but reverse the numbering. I don't know why, but I would. I found it as stimulating reading it in reverse. Perhaps I am off my meds! I am amazed how you give so much to consider with so few words spoken. Very nice Margaret.

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Donald! Oh wow—now I want to see what it would be like reversed—what a cool idea. That was the one thing I didn’t mess with was the order, but now I’m wondering why—I love rearranging things :).

26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

So much reaching in this poem, reaching for so many things!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

I love that word in association with this poem, Elizabeth. “Reaching” is so true.

Lawrence Omoregie Jr's avatar

Very nice piece Margaret.

Totally loved it.

I like to connect with poets here and As a poetry lover, I just subbed and glad I found you.

I'd like if you could check out my piece and kindly connect (Sub) back if it sticks. I promise you'd love it.

https://lawrenceomoregiejr.substack.com/p/to-my-substack-family-561?r=3g3d4k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Do have a great read and a lovely day As we grow together here

Lawrence Omoregie Jr's avatar

Very nice piece Margaret

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Laurence! And thank you for the invitation to your Substack—I hopped over and read your poem. You sum up the beauty of this community so well.

Lawrence Omoregie Jr's avatar

Thank you so much Maragret. I'm glad you love it.

Do well to kindly connect back as we grow together here

Have a lovely day

Judith Silver's avatar

I'm in agreement with Donald....and I am awed.

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you so much, Mom 💛💛💛.