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Jordan Elings's avatar

An uplifting piece that many folk likely need right now.

Sam Aureli's avatar

Thank you, Jordan! 🙏

jenna selvas's avatar

That’s a great poem Sam Thoughtful and beautifully crafted

Sam Aureli's avatar

Thank you, Jenna. I appreciate it. Hope all is well with you. 🙏

Surabhi Dobhal's avatar

That’s how poetry came to me! I believe every word of your poem, Sam Aureli!

My words rose like light worms from the ashes of the love I buried beneath my heart, years ago.

Sam Aureli's avatar

i love hearing that, Surabhi! may your words continue to carry you. 🙏

Matthew Robb Brown's avatar

Great images with a great thought. Thanks!

Sam Aureli's avatar

thank you, Matthew! 🙏

Mahdi Meshkatee's avatar

Beautiful poem, Sam. One should fight from within darkness and collision, and not wait for the onset of calm.

Sam Aureli's avatar

thank you, Mahdi! 🙏

Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Beautifully written, Sam!

Sam Aureli's avatar

thank you, Paul! 🙏

Gabriel B.'s avatar

That opening hits hard. There's real fire and control in this one.

Sam Aureli's avatar

Thank you, Gabriel!

Alegria de Rose's avatar

So coherent of the weight we are all carrying. Thank you for your beautiful words Sam.

Sam Aureli's avatar

Thank you, Alegria! : )

Alegria de Rose's avatar

My pleasure Sam.

Lisa Jensen's avatar

This is simply stunning, Sam!

Sam Aureli's avatar

Thank you, Lisa! 🙏

Wendy  Gray's avatar

Goodness! I needed this today, Sam! And, that this poem was born through inspiration from a visit to my home state makes each word ever the more meaningful. Bless you! ✨🙏🏼🙌🏼

MUCH LOVE! ~Wendy 💜

Melanie Bettinelli's avatar

Really lovely journey. Thank you.

Sam Aureli's avatar

thank you, Melanie! 🙏

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Everything has felt a little heavy and uncertain,

and you reminded me that something can still grow in it

Sam Aureli's avatar

Something always grows. The question is whether it will be how it blooms. Let us be bold in who we are, and let us spread love. Thank you for being here, Kathleen. 🙏

Caroline Mellor's avatar

Obsessed. Wow, my friend. 💙

Sam Aureli's avatar

I appreciate the obsession, my friend! and thank you for being here. ☺️

Alex Dawson's avatar

So inspiring and evocative!

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Thank you, Alex! 🙏

Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

Gorgeous poem Sam 💛

Sam Aureli's avatar

Thank you, Holly! 🙏

Earl Nobdy's avatar

Thanks for the perspective. I won’t be afraid

Sam Aureli's avatar

You are most welcome, Earl. Take a little time today and spread that courage to others. 🙏