I think I replied to your Substack Note, but I didn’t reply directly to this post so I am here, Mary! And I feel so privileged to be one of your lucky classmates to have read this in workshop. I still remember reading this draft thinking, “Oh, this is going to be really great when it is done!” And indeed, it is. What fun it is to be your poet friend. I love your work so much. And I love you. Happiest of birthdays, and many more to come.
Wow, the specific detail about the woman scanning the room like a lifeguard realy stood out to me. It's such an evocative portrayal of character and local culture. How do you approach weaving these rich observational nuances into your stories? Your insights are truly sharp.
Such a good poem! "It’s like a crayon box that has one color / in many strange hues"
Happy birthday, Mary!
Thank you, Steve!
This is lovely in every way.
Thank you!
Marvelous poem! Happy birthday, Mary!
Thank you, Steve!
Hey, happy birthday!
Thank you!
I think I replied to your Substack Note, but I didn’t reply directly to this post so I am here, Mary! And I feel so privileged to be one of your lucky classmates to have read this in workshop. I still remember reading this draft thinking, “Oh, this is going to be really great when it is done!” And indeed, it is. What fun it is to be your poet friend. I love your work so much. And I love you. Happiest of birthdays, and many more to come.
Thank you, too, for the birthday wishes and your friendship. Love you, too!
What a vividly beautiful poem- with a perfect close.
Thank you, Fiona!
Wow, the specific detail about the woman scanning the room like a lifeguard realy stood out to me. It's such an evocative portrayal of character and local culture. How do you approach weaving these rich observational nuances into your stories? Your insights are truly sharp.
Thank you!
Such a rich, evocative poem. I feel as if I an with you through every step of the journey. Beautifully done!
Thank you, Angela!
This is beautiful Mary!! Hope you are well. Happy Birthday!!
Thank you! I'm doing well. I hope you are, too.