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Ann Collins's avatar

A poem for the strange time we inhabit. Poetry makes a place to pause and reflect in the noise. Thank you Mark.

Mark Rico's avatar

Ain’t that the truth. Thanks, Ann.

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Awesome.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thanks for reading and restacking, Margaret Ann!

Lawrence Omoregie Jr's avatar

This is a really great piece Mark.

where have you been all my life.Totally loved it.

I like to connect with poets here and As a poetry lover, I just subbed and glad I found you.

I'd like if you could check out my piece and kindly connect (Sub) back if it sticks.

I promise you'd love it.

https://lawrenceomoregiejr.substack.com/p/to-my-substack-family-561?r=3g3d4k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Do have a great read and a lovely day As we grow together here

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you for reading, Lawrence! Honestly, I have little enough time to follow the writers I'm already subbed to as it is, so I can't make any promises, but I appreciate the recommendation. Have a great weekend!

Lawrence Omoregie Jr's avatar

Thank you for your honesty. I'd appreciate if you could just have a look at my work and kindly connect back as we grow together here.

Do have a lovely day Mark

Lawrence Omoregie Jr's avatar

Love this

Zane Paxton's avatar

Excellent! The repetition of the third line in each stanza really works well here! Great stuff as always.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thanks for reading, Zane! I'm glad to hear the repetition served a good purpose.

Clara York's avatar

Wow wow wow.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thanks, Clara!

Abigail's avatar

So good!

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you, Abigail!

Christine Rico's avatar

Copy that, Chip.

Mark Rico's avatar

… off the old block? :)