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Rod Bluhm's avatar

There’s so much wisdom in these lines, Jonathan, and it’s masterfully written.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Rod

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Gary Spangler's avatar

In part a cautionary tale. And a message of possible hopefulness. Thank you so much, Jonathan.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Gary

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Keep moving, don't look back, have perseverance. It seems like the end may be a new beginning. I really like this.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

You're welcome, Jonathan

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Philip Costea's avatar

I won't Jonathan. I promise I won't.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you for pledging, Philip :)

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

The flow of the final stanza in particular speaks to me. The true and false and white and black are filled with meaning and you've weaved another wonderful poem for us. Thank you. Beautiful imagery!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Pilgrim! (Thanks for sending me back to it for a reread.)

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