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Doreen Frances's avatar

In childhood, we are closest

to the ghosts that formed us - I love that line. It resonated with me.

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Doreen. 🙏🏼

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Maria Luz O'Rourke's avatar

Haunting close up snapshots yet zoomed out impressionist works all at once. Brilliant Robin!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you for your kind words and for reading closely, Maria. Your gifts of seeing and expression mean a lot to me. 🙏

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michael sides's avatar

"...the sound of metal hitting things underground."

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Martina R. Williams, PhD's avatar

I envy you -- revision is difficult but not nearly as hard as facing the first blank page. Your poems are heartfelt. The last stanza in "Harvest" was particularly affecting for me.

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Martina. I appreciate you reading these poems and taking time to share your thoughts with me. I wish you well with your writing.

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Julie Roorda's avatar

Your poems bring light and wisdom to a very painful story. Thank you for sharing them!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Julie. 🙏

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thanks, Meg!

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Robin Payes's avatar

These poems are hauntingly beautiful, Robin. I am so glad to be able to hear you read them.

Wishing you luck in revising the novel. I know that feeling of taking long, obsessing over details. I also know I must get back to book V in the Edge of Yesterday series, Struck by Stars. To finish writing the story and wrap up the series (at least for now). I keep getting distracted (distracting myself!) I admire your focus in going through final edits in your novel.

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

P. S. I wrote a lengthier reply on your restack. And thank you for that, too!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Robin!

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M.F. Sutherland's avatar

Lovely! ✍️🎊

What does one say when encouraging the book-writing process? Happy Writing and Good Luck both seem rote and unfitting. Fruitful WIP-ing? Lol

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