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Cindy Dawn's avatar

Good morning ~I’m hanging on by a thread, but will hang just to prove, if nothing else, that They are Not what will be! The “new” isn’t the end all. If for no other reason, because there’s you & me and the true friends we surround ourselves with. And I Know in my heart we can overcome the evil that is directly in front of us. It’s not going to happen overnight, but They didn’t arrive quickly either. Thank you for being in my circle, for being a light for me & all the people that believe we can still be alive and care for each other. Reading your thoughts each day resonates with things I need to hear. And knowing Ethan can still be hopping around lets me know things are going to be ok, we will keep fighting the good fight.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you so much. I’m glad you’re hanging in there. We really need to stand up to this nonsense and refuse to be robbed of joy. Ethan sure helps with that!

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Deborah Rowell's avatar

It's early here in Missouri and I think it might snow, then I found you. I love the way you put words together, easy, complex and beautiful. Thanks for making my morning a little better.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Good morning Deborah. Thank you so much for making the time to stop by. I hope you’re staying warm.

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Deborah Rowell's avatar

I am outside taking a walk before it snows. I hope you have a terrific day!

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Francesca SingHer's avatar

Oh Spike, what a delight. What a much-needed shot in the arm on this cold stupid Thursday when I want to droop in dread but instead just got to bloom in delight. Thank you.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you my dear. I was so grateful that on that horrible day I was nonetheless able to see the beauty around me. Not sure I can sustain that for four years but am going to practice.

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Shen's avatar

Love seeing your poetic side!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you ❤️

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Bonnie Durrance's avatar

I was happy enough with the history in Haikus. I was delighted to see the picture of baby Ethan in your arms. I loved reading your poem of the day -- but then, when I watched you read it, well, please don't be embarrassed, but I felt I was in the presence of grace.

You are true medicine. Thank you.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

I blush! Thank you so much! And thanks for your beautiful writing.

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Anita's avatar

Truly wonderful poem. Thank you, Spike!

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you! High praise coming from a true poet.

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VQN's avatar

As to the new subscribers: Could it be 'cause of that little baby goat as your new ambassador? Just sayin' 🐐

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

😂

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Preston Rittenhouse's avatar

What a glorious poem. A timely reminder of joy. Thank you, friend

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

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Jenee Ovitt's avatar

The bit about Once Over brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for being you.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

I thought about you a lot when I was writing that part. You and Rob really did create something magical. I always feel better the minute I walk in the door. Thank you.

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Colleen's avatar

I love this so much - the good human news and the poem. Your light shines on and we are all the better for it.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

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Untrickled by Michelle Teheux's avatar

If we lived nearby, I am sure we would be friends.

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Devo/Murphy Carpenter's avatar

This made my day

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Ellen's avatar

beautiful poem. I too want to remember the day as just another day. Rocky times ahead I fear. Will I be able to afford coffee? jeez....

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you.

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Cmatthews191's avatar

Thank you for sharing your poem. I love the part about Bob and Baby Ethan. When I first woke this morning I thought "ugh I don't want to get up and face the day ...cold, gray, depressing." And then I thought "no. I won't think like that because today I am going to look for joy." And your poem was part of this joy.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Thank you so much ❤️

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