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A close friend put together this collection of poems for me for a birthday, gorgeously typed out and organised.
Almost two years later, through a changing friendship and moving states, it is still one of my most prized possessions. every time I return to it and read parts I wonder what she was thinking about when she chose a particular poem, if she saw parts of me in it or herself. all of this makes me feel wonderfully connected to her and our shared love for poetry, and known and loved.
Feb 6, 2024
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Everyone deserves a love poem
Jul 2, 2024
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my ex and i had a really intense romantic and creative connection. we made each other feel safe enough to share our naivety and expression. we created a lot together in a variety of mediums like movement, clay, drawings, paintings, and writing.
throughout the first few months dating her i wrote poems about her, how i felt, and some cherished memories we had together. i collected those poems in a mini zine that i made tiny illustrations for which matched the imagery and metaphors i used. it was the first time anyone had ever written poems about her - i think she really liked it.
even though we aren’t together anymore, i really cherish that i made her feel held so warmly. humans deserve that kindness.
May 14, 2024
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Love a good poem that you can hold.
Dec 22, 2024
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So sweet to send them to thank them for your shared experience, and I’d much rather look at one of these than ten pics from that day
Jan 23, 2024
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go to events even if u think they’ll be iffy - better to have some memories of living life than none, go to library, go sit on the nearest grass
also u can’t expect good arts and culture if u don’t support the bad/amateur stuff as well 🦀
Jan 30, 2024
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Eg in shower, on walks, during commute, making dinner, to go to sleep, getting dressed. be able to do all these comfortably in silence. then u can try phase them back in in a way where they actually contribute something and ur not just listening for the sake of it
Jan 29, 2024