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Susan Harley's avatar

Hi Sue, to be honest I was going to skim, but you caught me with your honesty and bravery. I enjoyed reading about your experiences of pushing the boundaries of your writing and comfort, well done . I like WITD, but I am reticent to make a bigger commitment as it all takes time…but for you it really paid off 👏

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you, Susan. I can't think of a better compliment from a fellow writer than I stopped you from skimming, haha! I mean it, we all have so much on our plates, especially as Substack continues to grow. I take it as the highest compliment that you enjoyed my writing enough to slow and read. That means a lot to me. 💚💚💚

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Susan Harley's avatar

Dear Sue , you saying I am a fellow writer means a lot to me .

I still find it hard to think that , as I am in the foothills of writing, with so much to learn. Still onwards and upwards and good to know you on this journey .

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Good to know you as well!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh Sue, this is absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so, so much for sharing this deeply moving read.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Awww, thank you Rebecca! I always appreciate your kind words. 💚💚💚

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Aaron Serrano's avatar

Great poem, but I especially loved the one about my Mom!

I had to show her I was safe in the water before she could go too.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

:) I like that one too. It was one of the first ones I wrote and it made me feel good to remember. That was a very fun day! 💚💚💚

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Gillian & Li'l Bean's avatar

I love that your puss cat is called Bean! Xo

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Yes, Bean and her sister Sis :) 💚💚💚

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Lynn Ellison's avatar

I love your poems. Beautifully written but I would expect nothing less.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you, dear friend. 💚💚💚

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

So beautiful, Sue. Her teaching and prompts are powerful and revealing.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you, Paulette! I totally agree! Jeannine is an awesome teacher! 💚💚💚

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Heather Serrano's avatar

Beautiful, Sue! It really leaves me wanting more. ❤️

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Wow, that's a wonderful comment. Thank you! 💚💚💚

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Sue's avatar

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

💚💚💚

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Joyce Wycoff's avatar

Lovely, And, YES! to the coffee shop. Let your voice be heard.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Giggling, yes to the coffee shop! 💚💚💚

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Trula Daugherty's avatar

This is beautiful, Sue.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you, Trula!!! 💚💚💚

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Olga Stewart's avatar

Your poem is wonderful. :).

And yes, you can write poetry. *big smile*

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

haha, that makes me chuckle. Thanks, Olga, I appreciate your support!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I love Jeannine's workshops. Her exercises leave me surprised at myself. I see she opened a portal in you as well. Lovely.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you! I'd love to work together some time in one of her workshops!! 💚💚💚

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you for the restack!!

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