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Janice Falls's avatar

How else to make sense / of this precious, peculiar life? Yes, this is why we write.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

I know I am not alone in that!

Jan Haag's avatar

So nice, you and Mary in the same line with your "precious, peculiar life"... yesyesyes!

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

It has gotten much more peculiar since we lost her....

Penelope Butterfield Young's avatar

Bravo, Amrita! This is a pearl. Much love, Pen

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Thank you! And special thanks for letting me know. Much love in return.

Moudi Sbeity's avatar

Deep bow to you, dear poet <3

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

And to you, dear one 💜

Arlene Szalay's avatar

I love "this precious, peculiar life" A different perspective from Mary Oliver"s " Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"?

"Peculiar" in deed these days!

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

So very weird! Thanks for commenting; I love it!

Julie Roehm's avatar

Thank you, Amrita. I sighed after reading this with a deep appreciation for all, for all of us finding grit and hope, for the poets who keep at it.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Yes, exactly!

(Haiku Artist)'s avatar

Thank you for sharing this beautiful, vulnerable piece, Amrita. Your words about finding grit and hope in poetry when the world feels overwhelming truly resonated with me. The blank page is a sacred space, and I'm deeply grateful that you share your journey and poems so freely with us