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Rachael Watson's avatar

I love the descriptions of snowfall as ‘water laying still” followed by ‘eating the earth’s echoes.” Beautiful.

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j j b r i n s k i's avatar

Some of my favorite line in anything I’ve written about snow…and that’s a LOT. Thanks Rachael!

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Jen Rose Yokel's avatar

Everybody give JJ your dollars. This is gonna be amazing

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j j b r i n s k i's avatar

Straight-up tell ‘em Jen! 😆

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Cindy Marette's avatar

“I know those stars

will always replay the

reminder of majesty beyond

this pain-shaken planet.”

These words filled me with hope as I’m feeling so weak under the weight of this pain-shaken planet. Thank you…

Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

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j j b r i n s k i's avatar

So glad this was a blessing to you Cindy! Thank you for reading.

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Kirk Jordan's avatar

I feel delightfully disoriented by your style. I miss an idea or meaning here and there, but so much comes through that dazzles my heart, I figure I can live with the untidy parts.

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Emily Barnett's avatar

Very much looking forward to this project!!

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Sierra Westerholm's avatar

Love the beautiful descriptions. I totally feel like I can see it all! Wonderfully written!

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j j b r i n s k i's avatar

Thank you so much for reading!

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David Lasley's avatar

Great words, Josh.

“Awe deaf” and “down-shifted” in particular made me pause. Thankful for your work. 👏🏻👏🏻

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j j b r i n s k i's avatar

“Awe-deaf” was a later edit that just added that last 10% of what this poem needed. Thank you so much for reading David!

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Matt Wheeler's avatar

Brilliant work, J.J.!

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j j b r i n s k i's avatar

I truly appreciate your continued enthusiasm for this wild collection Rachel!

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