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Katherina Burke's avatar

So beautiful and inspiring! Thank you dear Kay!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Thank you for reading! Ang said she was visiting with you over the weekend- I hope it was the best time 🤍

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Constellations In Her Bones's avatar

Fun and resonant practices in verse! Wonderful, K. Love the imagery of the Origami kite. There’s a kind of tension throughout of liberation and being tethered. Let’s keep going!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

The origami kite is my favorite line too!!

Thank you for reading and going along by my side. ✨

Xx

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Constellations In Her Bones's avatar

Such a beautiful image! A Japanese exchange student taught me origami when I was 14. Such a wonderful practice. “Walking each other home”-Ram Dass. 💫💛

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Kendall Lamb's avatar

I needed this so much today, K- the permission to slow down, to exist, to turn my face towards the sun and to listen deeply. Thank you so much for this love letter! ❤️ 😍

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Thank you for extracting such a sweet message - I needed YOUR interpretation of these words today. <3 Can't wait to read Touching the Ellie at Lunch!

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sol s⊙therland 🔸's avatar

You got this Kendall!

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Jennifer Miller (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you for this!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

GM & thank you for reading, JM 🙏

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Mesa Fama's avatar

I love this AND you so much!!!! Feeling quite seen this morning 😍😍😍

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

That's always the GOAL!! I love you Mesa K! <3 <3

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Mesa Fama's avatar

:) :) :) Thanks for being such a bright light, K!

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The Powerful You's avatar

I loved how you captured the struggle to "just be" in your poem - I can relate to this. I also love when people experiment with the form of their content, I found this super interesting. Thank you, dear K. Alexandra!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Thank you so much for the encouragement to branch out in form! With all the poets being featured from National Poetry Month, I was feeling inspired. I appreciate your kind words. <3

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sol s⊙therland 🔸's avatar

Right, Katharina? I felt that too. Thankfully I'm not the only one haha

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The Powerful You's avatar

🤗🤍

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Laura H's avatar

OMG this is gold !!! you are so creative!!!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Laura- you brightened my very cloudy day- thank you for your kind heart! Xx

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sol s⊙therland 🔸's avatar

K. Alexandra, where do I start?

Your poem is a heartfelt call to all the people-pleasers out there, encouraging them to pause, reflect, and reclaim their inner voice. It's a beautifully (and timely) crafted reminder that true fulfillment comes from embracing our own needs and feelings, rather than constantly adjusting to please others.

Thank you for sharing this powerful piece; it's a beacon for those struggling to find their own glow amidst the demands of pleasing and (sometimes) unpleasant people.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Sol- thank you so very much for your beautiful comment and embrace of EQ. Your presence is felt and appreciated!

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