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Margie Schwaninger's avatar

The beauty of Caitlin’s performance will live on! Thank you for giving us words that describe the impact of her athleticism on Iowans and all little girls everywhere!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you! She is an inspiration!

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Bruce Lear's avatar

I love this!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Bruce. Go Hawks!

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Mary Riche's avatar

And the young girls watching think

I can fly too. I can be you.

I can be unstoppable,

I can be unguardable,

I can be fearless.

As always, I’m uplifted by this gift of your poetry. Every word was beautiful. Here’s to all those young girls watching with hopes they, too, are inspired. Thank. You.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

You inspire me, Mary!

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Shirley Neary's avatar

So moving! I will keep this for re-reading. Especially liked the truth of your poem, hours of work, and “leaping prism of light”.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Even immense talent needs to be honed. Thanks for the comments!

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Sharon Goldford's avatar

Awesome, thank you for capturing this wonderful time!

Sharon Goldford

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John Schmidt's avatar

Fearless seems just the right word. Great poem!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, John!

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peg lonnquist's avatar

Go Iowa! Why not?

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Exactly! Whee, what a game!

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