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Susan Knight's avatar

The human condition throughout the ages, longing for connection. A beautiful, potent, and deeply touching poem that spoke to my soul.

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Anna Garleff's avatar

Humbled, thank you.

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Brian Sankarsingh's avatar

Beautiful! Anna, I did not know you wrote poetry. I loved the simplicity and grace of this poem and its view of the immigrant experience, but what else should I expect of a serial immigrant.

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Anna Garleff's avatar

Hahaha sweet of you to comment, Brian. Glad you appreciated it.

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Kelly's avatar

I loved this part

Isn’t everyone a stranger

to the people that they meet

reaching for connection

with head or heart or feet

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Anna Garleff's avatar

Thank you, for commenting, Kelly! It's so true, isn't it.

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