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I am utterly and absolutely brought to tears. Just when I do not know how to be in this world anymore, a poet arises. A gift presents itself. A lesson is offered. Thank you, Elizabeth 🙏♥️

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Thank you, Linda, for coming to the world with generosity and compassion. You are a light.

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Dec 13, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

And here we are, dear, beautiful Elizabeth. I am grateful for every part of you.💖

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And...here we are. I hope you know how inspiring you are!

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It certainly goes both ways.🕉️

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Dec 13, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

New molds to break my friend. Thanks for bringing us 'thinky' things worth revisiting.

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Thanks, Kate. When you have an extra moment, let me know what molds are breaking. I'm afraid I don't quite get the reference. But thank you, thank you, for thinking alongside me. 🧡

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Dec 14, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

only meant in a positive and enthusiastic way my friend- YOU are breaking your writing mold with your shift to poetic form this week.

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Ah...there we go! Definitely got the positive intention (one of your many gifts). Thanks, Kate.

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Dec 13, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

Very brave and lovely, Elizabeth!

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I appreciate the comment, Ann. I'll have to sit a bit longer with the notion of it being brave. Thanks for joining the conversation.

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Thank you, it was a beautiful and poignant piece.

Write on, Elizabeth...

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🧡 Thanks, Prue.

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Dec 14, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

I love the idea of words, precipitating out of the silence of that old meeting house. It's like rain. Or like a tiny "big bang" - there is nothing; then there is a universe, and we call it a poem. Thank you, Elizabeth, for your poem and for the link - and for reminding us how to give witness to the parts of ourselves we find, sometimes suddenly, blindly. Rain on!

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A tiny big bang. I'm going to hold onto that one for...ever! This is such a supportive comment, Stewart, and poetic unto itself. That does not surprise me, coming from you. Just acknowledging my appreciation. Be well!

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Dec 16, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

Oh, how your words hugs my heart. Thank you.

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Right back at you, Roe. Thanks! <3

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Feb 24Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

Beautiful!

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Thank you, Julie.

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