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Elizabeth Cunningham's avatar

What a joy to read your poem, however harrowing the subject. I just ordered Heaven-and-Earth House. I am sure the mouse loves your banjo tune as much as I do. Wishing you shelter in all storms--and song, story, and poems.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth. The mouse is a fan.

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Kayt Sunwood's avatar

Exquisite expression of what is worth considering when sheltering in the cellar during storms. I’m playing Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss along with you. Doc South, an Alaskan Old Time legend loved that tune. I treasure my times jamming with Doc South up here at the Top of the World, and celebrate your words, music, and creative energy!

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you Kayt! Let's jam.

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you, Mary. Been there, done that!!

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Denise OBrien's avatar

A revealing read conjuring up memories of flights to the basement! Oh the times they are a raging.

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Russ Mullen's avatar

Thank you, Mary. This poem was great, so vivid and took me on my own memory journey of bad weather events.

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Michael McDermott's avatar

Thank you Mary, we missed going to the basement but trees down .

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Mary Swander's avatar

Hope you are okay.

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Michael McDermott's avatar

All okay, submissions open tomorrow for Shaping Destiny

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