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Darcy Skye's avatar

this is so reflective of my experience too! It feels like a cool balm in this heat wave to read your words describing this experience. Blessings to your sword-sharpened words dear Keith! Blessings blessings blessings💦💦💦

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Keith Aron's avatar

Thanks so much for being here and for offering this lovely feedback, Darcy! A cool balm during the heat is a huge compliment. So, so glad it landed in this way. Thanks for appreciating my water 💙💦🩵💦💙✨

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Adrian S Costello's avatar

Oh, I love this list! So helpful, and the list--along with the struggle you describe--resonates so much! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

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Keith Aron's avatar

I'm so glad to know this resonated for you, Adrian - thank you for reading and for letting me know! Any wisdom that came through here I credit to that beautiful oak tree out my window (I know you understand this) 🌳❇️💖

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Rachel's avatar

Love your survival list here and your queer at last poem--congrats on the 🌈publication 🥳. Keep writing and keep tapping into that oak tree 🌳🌈❤️‍🔥

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Keith Aron's avatar

Thanks, friend. Tonight in CZ's writing group, we did a tarot-themed prompt...methinks this may well have been under some influence from you. SO FUN! Thanks for being here and for your kind words. 🧙🪄💖❤️‍🔥

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Rachel's avatar

I love being a good witchy influence!!!!!! Huzzah!!!! Solidarity forever ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 and let's keep on writing❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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Keith Aron's avatar

❤️‍🔥🪄❤️‍🔥🪄❤️‍🔥

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

There's so much good in here! I love your list, and the interview with Carolyn. And reading your poem again in the wild! Thank you for sharing it all.

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Keith Aron's avatar

Thank you so much, A. This brings a smile 😄...I'm so glad to know you enjoyed these bits! Appreciate you being here! 💖💖💖

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Kara Norman's avatar

Moving right in to that stallion pic ✨✨✨

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Jae J Casella's avatar

Yes. Yes. Yes. 💜

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Keith Aron's avatar

Thanks for being here, Jae!

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Sara Barry's avatar

I am particularly fond of 8 and 11 and 12 in your list.

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Jessica Klimesh's avatar

Great poem--congrats!!

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Keith Aron's avatar

Thanks so much, Jessica! Appreciate you being here! 💖💖💖

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