A big thank you to editor Barbara Leonhard for publishing my poem, And if we did. This poem came from an inquiry about what I assume and the power of sitting with the question, “What am I assuming to be true?” I invite you to visit MasticadoresUsa to read the poem, enjoy the poetry of others, and share your thoughts.
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flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Such a gorgeous affirmative poem, Ali 🩷 I especially love these lines:
“Assume kindness is the norm.”
“Assume hearts break to grow wider because love’s intention is never static.”
“Assume starlight
regardless of what can be seen in tonight’s sky.”
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Sunra,
Thank you for reflecting back. I didn’t see your comment until today. It was sitting in my spam folder. I appreciate hearing from you. Wishing you wellness.
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Very nice po
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Thanks, Dad
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A most beautiful poem! Many many congratulations on the publication, Ali 😍😍
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Thank you for reading. Keep on shining your light.
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A touching, thoughtful piece. Congrats on the publication, Ali. 🙂
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Thank you for reading and for hosting on dVerse.
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We’re fooled by the things so asserted as “reality,” when it is just things imagined one way only. Love your double take on this, you hope rebel! And congrats …
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Brendan, thank you for your kind response. The world needs our imagination more than ever and the ability to see different perspectives.
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Oh Ali, this made my heart leap for joy. I gasped as I read each line. I felt each word. It brought me the biggest smile. This is why I love and admire you so much. Thank you for being in my life.
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Thank you for reflecting back. What a wonderful message to wake up to.
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Thoughtful, hopeful, and beautiful. 🙏🏻💜
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I hope my words brought lift to your day. I have been thinking about you.
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Congratulations Ali, it is a beautiful poem for these times 💖✍ xxx
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Thank you for reading. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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Congratulations Ali!
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I popped over to see it and loved it, ali. congrats –
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Thank you for reading.
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