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Jul 1Liked by Jonathan Potter

I love the line: wondering about my family history felt in the mirror and the back of my mind; and the lovely alliteration; dim grim grin

Wonderful sestina.

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Thank you, Lis

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Each sunrise is a rebirth.

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Amen thanks Stan

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Jul 1Liked by Jonathan Potter

Beautiful sestina

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Thank you, JP

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Jul 1Liked by Jonathan Potter

In this ode to age and love and living well, this section is exquisite:

"to bed to touch the lovely back

of my lover in the dim

calm of our marriage bed"

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Thank you, Kim

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Jul 1Liked by Jonathan Potter

Lovely..

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Thanks, Ron

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Jul 1Liked by Jonathan Potter

WOW. Expertly crafted. Delicious.

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Many thanks, Mike

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Jul 2Liked by Jonathan Potter

Beautiful, Jonathan! The photographs, and the easy relationship with your love, the thoughts at waking, and the memories of glorious sunsets together. What a sweet life.

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Thank you, Sharon

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Jul 3Liked by Jonathan Potter

I love the envoy! Just peace.

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Thanks, Mark

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Jul 3Liked by Jonathan Potter

Beautiful!!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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Thank you, Maya 🙏

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