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Dick's avatar

My goodness, Shannon! I found myself giggly at the surprising qafiya (is that the right name for the "xxone" sounds?)—not "LOL" giggly but just the joy of discovery that comes with reading a great line. And oh, the poem captures so much of the terrible assumptions of patriarchy. Thanks for sharing it (and the lit match under your name.)

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Richard Ryal's avatar

A ghazal for reading without a seatbelt or safety helmet. This is the time for this. We need voices we have no defense from that serve up wisdom warm and alarming. Thank you, Shnnan.

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Vartan Koumrouyan's avatar

This is something new !! it could well be a Rolling Stones hit..but Keith has to bring a new riff and Mick a new pas de deux..which I suppose they could easily do.

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I can’t wait for this 2b funny's avatar

Beauty is exile 🙏

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