Sarah

Yes. This is a poem I want to sit with and think on. Thank you for sharing this!

My heart!! Oh my goodness, I had no idea that this article existed, but while I was looking for an old poem I published, this popped up. It is such an honor to have been in your article! This literally just made my day.

Beautiful beautiful poem with a beautiful ending. Wow. Thank you for sharing this. I feel like you did such a great job sharing a few little moments that make the reader feel like they know you. Great job!

“but I’ve taken the letters of privilege

and taught them to spell burden.”

Girl. Say it louder for the people in the back. What a beautiful way to capture something that so many people feel and validating emotions that will make so many people feel understood. Great job!

You just crushed that rhyme. Wow. I love how precise and powerful each word is. You owned this piece!

Cindy. My heart. I just want to hug you. Man. That last line. You nailed it, girl.

I love this allegory and the conversational style of this poem!! Really nicely done. 🙂 I hope to see more poems from you sometime!

Wow. This is gut-level honesty and it’s awesome. I love the setting and the truth you’ve packed into this poem! Nicely done!

Awwww! Thank you so much for taking the time to read, Libby!! I’m so glad that it spoke to you. <3 That part with Moses' sandals was one of my favorite parts to write!

Wow. I love the vulnerability in this poem, Cindy. I needed to hear this today, too. <3 Thanks so much for sharing!

You are one of my most favorite things!! <3 Thank you so much for reading! 🙂

Awwww! Thank you so much, Ariel!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

I love this so so so so so so so much. Thank you so much for sharing your heart. 🙂

“for the artful weapon of listening

is there for all to wield.”

I have never thought about listening this way, but wow–you just blew my mind, girl! Love this poem and you so much!! Thanks for sharing your heart-words with us. 😉

Your comment made my whole morning, Katherine!! 🙂 I am so glad that you liked it and that you took the time to read it!!

🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks so much, Brooke!! You were definitely one of my first readers. xD <3

KATE!!!! I’ve missed you so much, my friend! Thank you so much for reading!! <3 🙂

Thanks so much, Martha!!

So, I was reading this and the whole time I was like, “Man, who’s writing could this be? It’s amazing.” And then, of course, I got to the bottom and saw your name and I couldn’t help but grin. You are such a gifted poet, Cindy. Keep doing your thing, girl, and know I am cheering you on. <3 🙂