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Amy Cowen's avatar

I think it fascinating the topics people ask for when asking you to write a poem. It’s such a wonderful moment of human connection that you offer. I just used the Norwegian cast on for the last project I started. I know I’ve done it before, but I had to look it up and sort it out again. (I did have to resort to a video!) That is a lot of guilt to carry about your mother. At whatever point we need it, I hope we all are able to accept help .... and that there is someone there who can and is willing to help. (Love the mushroom photo.)

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

I loved the first stanza of a Tiger poem, Rhinos like to ride bicycles, Kangaroos take the bus. What images ensue.

Also, the last part where you say we do our best (in caring for someone), but sometimes we don't feel it's enough. I had such an experience today at a craft faire. Wandering among the artists' booths, I came upon a elderly woman, more elderly than me. She was sitting in a chair next to a booth as if her daughter brought her along and parked her there for safe-keeping. I smiled at her and said, "That's the best seat in the house." Her beatific smile broke my heart. It went right to the sternum with its joy and pleading for more. As if she were asking me to sit and talk, like she was thrilled someone noticed her at all. Why didn't I stay and talk? I wasn't being rushed or called away. Was I afraid? And why? Her face haunts me now, her beautiful, beaming smile.

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