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I too, am searching for a kindness, a tenderness that I know too well won't be found in this world. I still haven't come to terms, yet, with the fact that everything I love-or long to love-will be taken away. I live everyday, refusing to think or imagine what it would be like without love and kindness-even in the absence of it at times. I guess I'm just a hopeless romantic.

Thanks so much Mr. Kelly, for the analysis of this poem and for the honesty and tenderness in your words.

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thank you so much, Prosophina. sending all the light.

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Fantastic piece! I feel like I’ve stumbled into a classroom with all my favourite poets wrapped up in your beautiful words. Thank you. 💚

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Thank you!

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Really beautiful. I admire how you are able to find these poems that say so much in so few words.

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thank you!

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god, this essay gave me chills, repeatedly. i had to text 3 people and tell them i love them after reading this. what essential work.

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Thanks so much, Troy

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