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So beautiful, Alyssa! I loved hearing about the behind the scenes. And that last stanza--just WOW.

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This is so gorgeous! I loved reading the behind the scenes of this poem. Thank you!

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Wow. Wow. Wow 😍 What an incredible poem!! The imagery is stunning. I especially loved the line about jumping into the luminous pool + sunshine licking bare feet. Beautiful work, Alyssa!

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Such a wonderful story about your poem, Alyssa! Thank you for sharing it!

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I've always enjoyed your writing, Alyssa, but I enjoy it even more after having met you in person! This poem is delightful and thought-provoking, and I loved the story behind it.

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