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Kim Nelson's avatar

This selection is lovely. I've spent my early morning pondering the value and power of grace. When hand in hand with gratitude, she creates a gorgeous life. Thank you for this newsletter which has led me to a deeper appreciation of that -- and so much more.

Maya C. Popa's avatar

Thank you for being the light you are, Kim. Much love.

LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

Wow, I needed all of these today, Maya.

Maya C. Popa's avatar

💛💛💛

YashR's avatar

Loveddd all the poems !!!! Sharing few on my profilee

Charu Sharma's avatar

Thank you Maya for these soothing poems. . i wonder if you and the poets know how much these words can mean to someone in the midst of a day filled with doubt and exhaustion. Sending love and best wishes your way.

Maya C. Popa's avatar

To you too!!!

Catrinel popa's avatar

Beautiful selection, Maya. Thank you.

Maya C. Popa's avatar

💛💛💛

James Snyder's avatar

CONGRATULATIONS ON 3 YEARS!

I have been enjoying your newsletter and poetry for over a year now.

These poems are all meaningful and heartfelt -- affecting me each and every one.

And so many great lines in them, and all good endings-with imagery, twists, and basic truths.

Thank you!

Maya C. Popa's avatar

Thank you so much, James!

Jae J Casella's avatar

Red Brocade and My Father at Forty are now on repeat in my brain. I’m grateful for these and you, Maya.💜

Maya C. Popa's avatar

So glad you enjoyed!

M Y's avatar

This is one of my favorite Poetry Today mini collections ever. If it was an album it’d be “no skips.” Thank you for presenting us with lovely gatherings of poems. They’re like poetry posies!

Sarah. Just Add Hyperfocus's avatar

🙏🏻🫶🏻

Maggy C. Bartek's avatar

Thank you for these---there are so many ways to be fed!

Holy Poetry's avatar

Such beautiful poems. Another reason to be grateful.

Doug Fritock's avatar

Poetry Today is the place to discover new (to me!) Robert Bly poems!

Maya C. Popa's avatar

YES! Bumper sticker time!

Jason VonGerichten's avatar

Love all of these. Thank you!

Maya C. Popa's avatar

I'm so glad!!!

Steve Bucher's avatar

"The impeded stream is the one that sings." How lovely! Thanks you, Maya.

Maya C. Popa's avatar

Thank you for reading. :)

Lady of Shalott's avatar

A beautiful selection, thank you! I always thought that the Wendell Berry verse was part of a much longer poem, but maybe he published it separately as well. A favorite, that last line.

Barbara Boches's avatar

So many poems perfect for this week. Too hard to pick a favorite. Thank you for this selection.

Maya C. Popa's avatar

Thanks for reading, Barbara. And much love!