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Sep 29·edited Sep 29Liked by Duane Toops

That particular verse is a poem in itself, Duane, I agree, it's powerful! Bravo @Words in Bloom !

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Much appreciated!

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Por suerte, el collage es una forma de expresarse sin necesidad de palabras, ni idiomas.

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¡Exactamente! ¡Dice todo lo que necesito y mucho más!

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Sep 27Liked by Duane Toops

One of my kids will sometimes grunt rather than speak and I use that phrase…use your words. But words can be imprecise and perhaps a grunt expresses angst in a better way 😂. But, you words get are lovely as is the art. Congrats on the acceptances!

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Haha! That’s a good example. I’m sure the monosyllabic grunt gets at something much more deep-seated and existential than any word you could use, lol! Thanks again! I appreciate you!

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Sep 28Liked by Duane Toops

It’s funny, if nothing else!

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You’ve found the words here to express that exact inarticulate inside world where meaning is fluid and thoughts and emotions swim with memory and dreams.

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Thanks Davin! I make collages for hours and be energized by the endeavor, but It’s the written portions of these newsletters that I struggle with the most, that take the most out of me, that leave me exhausted and depleted.

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For sure it makes sense. That making space is where we want to be. It’s like the struggle of stuff like artist’s statements where all of a sudden we are meant to step outside ourselves and explain why people should care about the art.

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I love the collages. Stunning.

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Thank you Jeffrey! I’m so glad to hear that. That’s so kind of you. I really appreciate it!

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Your words, your art, Duane, weave together a golden majesty. Never dull, never blunt or inadequate. Golden.

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It's always so great hearing from you! Always grateful for your feedback and kindness. Thank you so much!

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Beautiful work!! Congratulations on the acceptances!!

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Thanks so much Sue! I really appreciate it! No comes the logistics of the 3 hour drive to get them there, haha!

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Interesting one to read today, juxtapositioned alongside what I published this morning🙂. I enjoyed this piece and the art! Congrats on the acceptances!

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Yes! That opening stanza in your piece is exactly it!

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