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Love your work, for some reason your poetry style reminds me of Rainer Maria Rilke.

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Just curious, do you have some Rilke favorites. I bought a collection last month, after memorizing “already the ripening barberries are red”…

That’s probably why this poem had that flavor.

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His book, Love Poems to God. Is what I’m most familiar with.

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That’s some high praise. Thanks! 🙂

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Ohh so very lovely Brian. The end was a surprise and so beautiful! 😍❤️

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Thanks Cynthia. A good turn in a poem is key, I’m glad it worked for you!

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Just lovely.

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Thanks!

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This is such a beautiful poem, with each colorful stage bringing us closer to who we always were.

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The intended interpretation 🧡

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Simply gorgeous, Brian. Perfect!

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Thanks Nathan! I should write a spring themed one for you down in the south!

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That you should. ;)

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I love the movement of this poem

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Thanks!

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Evocative! My imagination took flight. Thank you!

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Thanks!

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I like how you start each part of the poem with Autumn, Yellow, Orange, and then Red. Very nice imagery and context, Brian.

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Thanks Neil, I appreciate you reading!

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You're welcome, Brian - really enjoyed this poem.

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Love this Brian. I was there, turning with them. ⚡

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Excellent! Thanks for checking it out!

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Every line here feels perfect. Pierces the heart. Thank you for sharing this beauty today, Brian!

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I’m glad I did, thanks Jason!

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Nothing like a good job of chronicling the inevitable, thanks.

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Thanks Weston! I always appreciate you reading.

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Really interesting form and structure. Delightful writing as always.

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