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This is such a tasty thing to read, like slowly eating crackers and getting more and more addicted to them until you realize you've eaten the entire box...only one thing to do. It's time for a run to the store. But seriously, I found this calming and yet fueling the writer in me to keep going. It's feeding the fire. And it's great inspo for the crispy, exact, visionary style I am imitating for a current piece I'm working on. It fits with the vibe, so it helped encourage me a lot. Thank you!

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Poetic Outlaws

Heard. So, so heard.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Poetic Outlaws

Love this . . . just what I needed to hear today.

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“Residual stardust” ooh. Gives me shivers. .. reminds me of this latent gunpowder. Once again you’re tending to the flames. Thank you.

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I love your flame.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Poetic Outlaws

Loved this Eric

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Thank you for sharing this poem. The timeliness is inspirational.

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Bukowski would agree but he'd say "don't do it" haha

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Yes….yes…..

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This poem is glorious. As a person with a chronic illness it resonates deeply. "We create art as a way to dilute the agony of uncertainties", that's going into my quote journal.

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Bloody brilliant.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Poetic Outlaws

Love this

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....residual stardust stirring in your veins...yes. The root cause of a good mid-life crisis for sure. Thank you for this. It’s gorgeous. And true.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Poetic Outlaws

Amazing

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Poetic Outlaws

***Raises fist in the air**. ALL. OF. THIS! ✊🏼

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Great piece Erik! Your writings somehow always emerge at the right time.

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