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Ritagail Burleson's avatar

So sad.

So true.

Some of us as moms try to think of every way to protect, and then blame ourselves when what we couldn't think of happens....and we also see other moms who don't care or are reckless go sailing through life more smoothly.

Abigail's avatar

Wow. You let us encounter a familiar story as if for the first time, and then I discovered my own heart right there in the poem. Just incredible.

The Bigger Lie's avatar

Wow what a ride. Such a wave of emotions. I wasn't sure when to start breathing again!

Corie Feiner's avatar

This is such a well written poem!

Claire Adderholt's avatar

Absolutely MARVELOUS poem Julia!!! The tension and wonder you infuse into this retelling really illumines the gravitas and bittersweetness of the story, and the line you draw between bathing and being in the womb is a stunning analogy. Love this

Rosa Lía Gilbert's avatar

Beautiful, Julia🤍

Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

This is a gorgeous retelling made new and relevant for all of us 💛💛💛

E.V. McCall's avatar

This is so beautiful. I didn’t think the story of Achilles could be any more heartbreaking, but this poem certainly makes it so in the loveliest way possible 😭❤️