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Nan Tepper's avatar

Wow. I felt that all the way to my core. Beautiful, Amrita. xo

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you, Nan. It was definitely a moment.

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Jan Haag's avatar

Stunning poem... and so deserving to be included in the Best of the Net. Just brilliant!

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thanks, Jan! I have always liked this poem. I'm so glad it gets to shine.

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felice rhiannon's avatar

deeply felt...at the moment and now. i'm thrilled you have been honoured and recognised for the brillian poet that you are.

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

You are so kind! I'm delighted, too; I've always liked the poem.

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Greg Carman's avatar

Beautifully touching in its encapsulation of trauma felt.

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you, Greg!

Yeah, that was a day....

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Julie Roehm's avatar

My heart to yours, my tears to yours. Golden poem, so much love. Honor well deserved, congratulations! 💗

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thanks, Julie! I've always liked this poem, so I'm happy to see it recognized.

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Daniel Skach-Mills's avatar

Turning pain into poetry. Beautifully! Best of the Net Nom...much deserved! Thank you for sharing life (your life) with us. Thank you for sharing with the world words that go deep! Much needed right now!

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you! It just feels good to have my work finally noticed and seen.

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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

“here—for you,” she heard

from other mothers, moth, us

sorry, kudos, both

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you, Marisol!

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Lisa Shulman's avatar

This poem has stayed with me since I first read it. So powerful. Congratulations on the Best of the Net nomination!

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