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Giliah Hollenberg's avatar

Oh my goodness!!!! This poem is magical, marvelous! So moving. I was there with you in Ink & Flame this year, sharing that campfire. Your words lift me above the ordinary into a realm of spirit and power. Breathtaking!! Thank you and bravo to you for sharing by video!

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Louise Morris's avatar

Oh thank you! That’s so kind of you to say. I read this one at an open mic last week and loved every second. It’s all thanks to Ink & Flame!!x

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Laura Lloyd's avatar

This is my favourite part:

I write to bear witness

to make sense of the life of this soul;

that when I go, her embers yet glow.

Plus bravery points for the video reading!

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Louise Morris's avatar

Thank you so much! That part started life as 'words glow, long after we go', which I still might like more, but it didn't quite fit in this poem. Thank you for such kind words!

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Sarah Reaves-Town's avatar

My goodness Louise - so powerful. The words you use are delicious. Thank you for sharing ♥️

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Natesha Laree's avatar

I loved the part about tearing up the rules of society. Such strong, thought-provoking language!

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Tiffany Writes's avatar

This is truly fabulous - loved it!!

My favourite lines:

‘What legacy we leave

we weave into stories

to whisper in ears’.

Thank you & please share more here 🧡

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Jessy Easton's avatar

Stunning!

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Jessica Brown's avatar

You are so talented, Louise! I could listen to your poems all day!

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Ruth Guðmundsdóttir's avatar

Thank you for sharing these beautiful words. They surely are a flame in this world.

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Louise Morris's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, it means so much that you took the time to comment 💕

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Louise Morris's avatar

Thank you! I get so nervous making these videos, but I know poetry speaks differently sometimes when it's heard, so it means so much for you to say that.

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