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Edward Holmes's avatar

It's like being in the front seat of a show. Now, in poemsday form.

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Leann's avatar

Discovered you on Threads by some grace bestowed on me by the algorithm, and I’m not on there much but always enjoy your posts. I’m reading one of your books and am happy to subscribe here. Keep up the good work.

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Krissy Delaney's avatar

"I’m no Whitman or Poe, Dickinson or Angelou, Weezy or Taylor Swift."

These are indeed some of the greats, but I've found that some of the lesser known, hardly known poets and writers are sometimes my version of Whitman or Angelou- the ones who, in the right moment, have spoken to me at a time I could hear it. Your writing strikes me this way- honest, vulnerable, potent.

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Ingrid's avatar

Thank you ! Greetings from🇳🇱

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Diane Polk's avatar

Like Poemsday! Got it right away!

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Gloriaea's avatar

This is so beautiful! Maybe Hopeful Poemsday? 😄

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Tanner Olson's avatar

The more we say Poemsday the more I am getting into it!

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Tracy Strickland Sas's avatar

Loved hearing you present this.

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Thanks! :) more to come!

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Tristan Dueck's avatar

I personally love how "Poemsday" sounds and I'm really excited for the new series Tanner!

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Thanks Tristan! Looking forward to sharing another one with you next Wednesday!

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Mike Weaver's avatar

Hi Tanner,

We don't know one another but I think I can say that we share quite a bit in common after reading this poem. I aspire to be more of a writer and sharer, too, but I haven't really gotten started yet, at least not on Substack anyway. I have enjoyed reading what you have to share.

Mike

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Thanks Mike! Looking forward to reading what you write

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Jackie Johnson's avatar

This is probably the 1st poem I'd ever read by you (a couple years ago)! It remains one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing it, Tanner. ❤️

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Tanner Olson's avatar

I'm so glad you like this one. It is one of my favorites :) Am I allowed to have favorites?

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Jackie Johnson's avatar

Absolutely!

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