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Phoeby's avatar

Your poem is truly beautiful. It has a special kind of melody to it. But I admit, what I loved most is that you didn’t leave the reader in drama — you gave them hope.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much, Phoeby ♥️ 🙏

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Kristina Ray's avatar

Beautiful! You capture a very real aspect of our lives that almost everyone can relate to. 💛

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much, Kristina! ♥️

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Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

I especially like how you remind the reader that they are still getting up, still showing up, still moving forward and their heart still has strength.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much for your supportive comment, Dorie. You are very appreciated 💜

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imi's avatar

What a wonderful piece. I truly loved this. Your lines carries so much depth and truth and each verse spoke to me. Your expression voices what so many feels yet finds difficulty in voicing them. I read myself in between your lines. It’s such a powerful piece that carries a very important message❤️

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Josh's avatar

I'm so happy you like it, Imi. I truly appreciate your comment and presence 🤍

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imi's avatar

My pleasure! 💓

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Gemma's avatar

We all definitely have days like that. Like the Dylan song says “keep on keeping on” (Tangled Up In Blue)

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Josh's avatar

Absolutely, Gemma! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. 🙏💙

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Marwa Mabrouk's avatar

I love the truth of this, we still rise because our heart still beats. Every night has a sunrise at the end.

I love that you closed it with a positive note

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Josh's avatar

So glad you liked it, Marwa! 💜

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Hina Gondal's avatar

There is a rhythm in it,a flow,love this 🫶

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Josh's avatar

Thank you, Hina! ❤️ 🙏

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VedicSoul - By~ A Bhardwaj's avatar

🙏🙏

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Ulysses Santillan's avatar

You said it. You described the feeling we get through the days, weeks, months, and years. The ups and downs. The journey of Life. Thanks for the read.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you for reading 🙏

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PancakeSushi's avatar

Glad to see you end it on a high note. Don't sink in to the downward spiral

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Josh's avatar

For sure, thanks for reading! 🤍

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PancakeSushi's avatar

Absolutely

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Pamela Chambers's avatar

Great job. Enjoyed reading! Great job showing vulnerability and description of a hard place. Very resourceful of using that experience! Thanks for sharing!

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment, Pamela! 💜

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Laura Coleman's avatar

Sending you my understanding for those hard days and the trust to keep the heart open and receive the wonder and beauty of nature. Here is my recent poem, moving through a rainstorm internally and externally. Hope you’ll give it a read. 🙏🏼

https://open.substack.com/pub/fairiesandgnomes/p/rainy-season?r=19igav&utm_medium=ios

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Sphere by Simran💌's avatar

Great piece 💕💕💕. Love it really.

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