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On Hope

On Hope

One morning, various presences.

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Elena Brower
Oct 23, 2023
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If my Mom were still alive, she’d be seventy-seven today, and as usual, she’s here, asking me to write these few words to you.

Emily Mason, Look Back 2018


On Hope

Sunlight so strong I have to lay
a blanket on the floor
to see these words emerging clearly,
heart breaking into small pieces

thank you

Conversation so hard I have to say
unthinkable words to a dea…

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