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"She was looking to fill her time,

Without knowing how to use it."

The way I caught a stray at the beginning of the poem. In all seriousness, this was a calming read.

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Thank you Daniel for reaching out and for the sub 🙏

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So beautiful. It takes a special kind of love to admire, respect, and empathize with those who are different. After all, we are all different. Thank you so much.

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Yes i think we all kind of have to find our place, its easier for some moreso than others. We've all been there in some way.

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Love this. I felt as though I knew her.

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Thank you Pamela for reading, connecting and the support. I really appreciate it.

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I love your poetry David. I don't always get around enough to read everyone, but your work always resonates with me.

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🙏🙏🙏

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And her telling eyes

Softly searched

The swirling currents

For safe harbour

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🙏

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Smoothly glides...

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Thanks Fotini for reading and commenting. :)

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Excellent job with this one. I don't work in a café myself, but in my own corner of working life, I'm usually the one fulfilling that role for others. Intended or not, the piece was entirely relatable.

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Thanks James. Particularly for taking the time to read into the archive a bit as it can sometimes feel like a timeline rather than a collection - so its great you found this.

I am glad this related to you. Thanks for reaching out here, its given me pause to read your own work and an opportunity to subscribe. Great to have found you.

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Oh wow, this is heartbreaking and relatable and beautifully observed.

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Apologies for only seeing this comment now, came here for another more recent and spotted your reaction. I appreciate you taking the time!

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I would not say a little different but a lot different. Not so many behave or act like it. The situation seems awkward to me.

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That was lovely David.

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Thanks Elaine, and also for all your support. Really appreciated!

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