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Glenna Spins's avatar

This stunning gem encapsulates my writing lately. It’s there. Waiting for its time. Let the winter embrace, doing the quiet underground work.

All is well

Caitlin Ellefson Spohrer's avatar

Ah, yes, Glenna, 'the quiet underground work.'

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

This is so visceral and moving: "Quivering hands

exhume

soil-caked memories"

Wow! Caitlin, how stunning!

Kristin Cecil's avatar

Yours/ours/the world's.... audacious potential. I am smiling.

Caitlin Ellefson Spohrer's avatar

Smiling back at you :)

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

This acknowledges that failure and fallow fields have a chance at renewal. I appreciate the inspiring ending.

Lisa Baird's avatar

Excavation, a life’s work, so tenderly conveyed in your poem Caitlin. 💛

Caitlin Ellefson Spohrer's avatar

Yes! Exactly that--a life's work. I appreciate you for seeing me, for getting it, and as always, for reading.

ann schneider's avatar

Beautifully written. The moon holds me. I am so aware of it all of the time. I love that this poem is so full of promise. Hard work, but promise.

Caitlin Ellefson Spohrer's avatar

"The moon holds me." This line is poetry, tucked inside your generous compliment. Thank you for reading, Ann. It's easier to do the hard work when we know we are not alone.

Tony V. George's avatar

‘Beginnings that used to be ends’ powerful piece.

Caitlin Ellefson Spohrer's avatar

Thank you for reading it and supporting my work.