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Lis McDermott's avatar

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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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Lis

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

Each sunrise is a rebirth.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Amen thanks Stan

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JP Dávila's avatar

Beautiful sestina

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, JP

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Kim Nelson's avatar

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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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Kim

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Ronald Drimmel's avatar

Lovely..

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Ron

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

WOW. Expertly crafted. Delicious.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Many thanks, Mike

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

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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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Sharon

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Mark Rico's avatar

I love the envoy! Just peace.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Mark

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Maya C. Popa's avatar

Beautiful!!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Maya 🙏

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