I read the poem, loved it. I loved your handwriting too Susanne. And then I looked up “gerund” and everything fell in place….the last verse is profound.
Hi Shubha, you’re back! Lovely to see you again. I’m so pleased you looked up the word because otherwise the poem is kind of flat.
I recently rediscovered the joy of handwriting when I took an on-line writing course and was advised to write first drafts by hand because it slows us down and makes us engage with our thoughts. I’ve found this to be true.
What is this thing you do with ink and paper, by hand, no less! A keyboard is the only thing which separates me from my Neanderthalness. Yes, I’m jealous of you Cromagnons with your cursive and your parts of speech. Fie on you and your creativity. Fie!
I love the title, the content, and the form. I’m trying not to be jealous that you have such beautiful handwriting. I print in all caps, and it ends up looking like a ransom note written by a fourth grader. MB
I have a fountain pen and I enjoy writing with it. It makes me slow down and form the letters carefully. Its kind of meditative and I thought in this case well suited to the poem.
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“dying to get there instead of being here.” Perfect.
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I read the poem, loved it. I loved your handwriting too Susanne. And then I looked up “gerund” and everything fell in place….the last verse is profound.
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Hi Shubha, you’re back! Lovely to see you again. I’m so pleased you looked up the word because otherwise the poem is kind of flat.
I recently rediscovered the joy of handwriting when I took an on-line writing course and was advised to write first drafts by hand because it slows us down and makes us engage with our thoughts. I’ve found this to be true.
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What is this thing you do with ink and paper, by hand, no less! A keyboard is the only thing which separates me from my Neanderthalness. Yes, I’m jealous of you Cromagnons with your cursive and your parts of speech. Fie on you and your creativity. Fie!
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I’ve never been called a Cromagnon before. I think I’d prefer Crowomangon.
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I love the title, the content, and the form. I’m trying not to be jealous that you have such beautiful handwriting. I print in all caps, and it ends up looking like a ransom note written by a fourth grader. MB
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At one time I practiced calligraphy and I loved it. I could have been a scribe like Poggio Bracciolini were I born 600 years ago.
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Profound
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Thank you, Derrick.
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Beautiful writing and beautiful writing ✍️
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I have a fountain pen and I enjoy writing with it. It makes me slow down and form the letters carefully. Its kind of meditative and I thought in this case well suited to the poem.
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Oh, I loved the title already but then I saw the handwriting. Exquisite! Also, now some people will know everything about you. 😉
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Well, I hope those who know everything about me tell me about me!
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I meant the graphologists. They are a secretive bunch!
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