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Film photography reminds me that writing, too, takes time." I'm not a photographer but that makes perfect sense.

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Thanks Sherman. I’ve learned a lot from reading your poems btw

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Thank you!

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I feel this so deeply, and struggle knowing when to share my words. Thank you for this beautiful reminder.

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Thank you Susan! Strangely enough, this is one of the few pieces that I thought about deleting right after sending it. Not sure why that is. At any rate, I’m in the struggle with you

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The irony, lol…but I’m glad you didn’t!

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Resonating. I have long been a stream of consciousness writer and in contrary to how it may seem, have made an attempt, a newer habit in recent years (as an example!) of trying to shorten phrases. Patience. Precious words.

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The thing is, I love it all! Yes to run on stream of consciousness where the words all matter if only for their speed 😭😭

It’s wild we get to make these choices and experiments. I’m grateful. Thanks jess

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