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Wendy Carr's avatar

Wow. I had to listen through this three times. I will do it again - so soothing AND inspiring. The beautiful word craft… “like honey from a spoon. Slow. Heavy. Impatient on its descent.” And the verse that left me in tears, ending with gentle exhortation to “hold every ache tenderly but don’t let it anchor you”. My prayer for personal growth is that I can, somehow, find my way forward - one audacious step after another. Thank you, Alex! ❤️

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Cheryl Ritenbaugh's avatar

Today was a new day for me, and I found myself opening to the joy. And then I found your poem. Coincidence? Probably not. Thank you, universe! Thank you, Alex Elle!

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christy jo harber's avatar

Wow. Divine timing. And wildly beautiful! Thank you for shining and sharing your light in this way! What a gift to all of us, especially me! ☀️ I have your “heal the way” perfume— I love it. And every time I spray it it’s a form of prayer. 🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing your creative path of healing. You are a true inspiration to me!💖

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Shannon Jeffries's avatar

Thank you for this offering. The music is beautiful — I appreciate you introducing us to Matt’s work!

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Alex Elle's avatar

Thank you, Shannon!

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Doreen's avatar

Absolutely beautiful. It expresses the softness of a women’s soul. I loved it. Thank you 💛

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Sasha  OConnor's avatar

This was soothing for this weekend. We can write our way through even the hardest emotion. The paper never questions or forces us to justify. Write on, Sis!

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Sandra Proto's avatar

Love this so much. I needed this affirmation. Absoltuly beautiful!

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Chelene Knight's avatar

I felt the VIBE! And as someone who also teaches poetry, there's some real beauty here! "Learn to take yourself by the hand" rippled through my body. YES!!

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Gigi's avatar

This was beautiful!

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Leslie A. Yerkes's avatar

Really a blessing read. Thank you.

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Alex Elle's avatar

Thank you, Leslie!

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Shivar Stewart's avatar

💓 Thank you Alex and Matt

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Amanda's avatar

So beautiful, to decide to choose yourself. Thanks, as always you share something I needed to hear.

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Dianne Vandermark's avatar

I love this song and I forwarded it to my daughter who is a wonderfully gifted musician and teacher. Thank you!

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Laurilee's avatar

This is so beautiful! A spoken word that is needed and the accompanying music was so fitting. Thanks Alex ❤️

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Andrea Turner's avatar

So beautiful.

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Gei'. <3.'s avatar

🤍.

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