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Angela's avatar

Thank you Alex, your words found me at a most difficult time today. I am sitting at my mother’s hospice bedside and I am deeply moved by the power of your gift. I played your reading for my mom to hear and I believe it was just what she needed too. 🙏🏼

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Shante's avatar

I’m letting my joy be loud

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Melissa Martinez-Esteve's avatar

That was beautiful and hearing you recite it made it even more meaningful and powerful. Thank you for sharing.

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Keen Bean's avatar

This is a welcome surprise, and to hear you narrating it was a cherry on top. Your poem reminds me of the power of self compassion. Sometimes I live with shame for the things I have done in my past. Your poem reminds me to welcome in all versions of myself and extend forgiveness and grace to things done when I was not healed. Thank you, Alex! Happy Holiday ❤️

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Gemma's avatar

This is beautiful , thank you 🫶.

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Jackie Mahatha-Mason's avatar

Whew Chile! That took my breath away as I listened with closed eyes and opened spirit! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! #grownazzwoman

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Elena Brower's avatar

b e a u t y

thank you on behalf of all women

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Cam 🌷🌸💚💗's avatar

You speak to my soul 🩵✨

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Sherome Jackson's avatar

So powerful!

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LIBYA PUGH's avatar

Beautiful work

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Tanicia Pratt's avatar

Beautiful, Alex! Thank you for sharing.

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J Travis's avatar

"I am letting my joy be loud, unapologetic in it's radiance."

This simple but powerful verse resignated in my soul as soon as I read it.

Thank you Alex Elle for every beautiful and sultry word.

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Reagan Freed's avatar

This is the most beautiful poem I've ever read <3

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Joanie's avatar

Wow- thank you for the gift of the poem, and especially for the gift of your voice reading it

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Jane's avatar

What a powerful & moving poem. Your words speak volumes and resonate deeply within me. Thank you!

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Amaka Nzekwe's avatar

So beautifully written ❤️

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