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Evy's avatar

Much more dignity in this poem than they deserve. Brilliantly done.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Well, theoretically, this could be about ANY divorce... and so many breakups reveal the cracks in a relationship, don't they? Thank you for commenting!

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Jim Sayers's avatar

“They drag us into the fire.”

How appropriate and especially poignant this week.

Great writing. Thanks.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Jim! Appreciate your comment.

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Sharon Goldford's avatar

You captured it all!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Sharon!

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Julie Gammack's avatar

WHOA! How powerful, concise, and in so few words there contain volumes.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

It's always good to get a "Whoa!" from Julie! Thank you!

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Connie Taylor's avatar

"But it wasn’t warmth –

just the friction

of egos brushing on stage." That is one of the best lines I've read, and I will remember it. You have written a stunning piece.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Connie! I always appreciate learning what lines resonate with readers.

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Tej Dhawan's avatar

Collateral damage! We are all in the splash zone

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

As in many breakups. Thank you for commenting.

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Your serious and civil words capture perfectly this unserious and uncivil relationship which has left lasting damage in its wake.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Well said, Kathi! Thank you for your comments, as always!

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Ardyth Gillespie's avatar

Lovely. So on point and graceful. What a calming way to start my day. Thanks, Suzanna.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

I love that you found it calming! Thank you so much for sharing the comment, Ardyth,

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Anne Tanner's avatar

This is just brilliant, Suzanne. Thank you!

Anne Tanner

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you so much for commenting and for the kind words!

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John Schmidt's avatar

You have a gift. Thanks for sharing this poem!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you as always for your kind words, John! I appreciate it.

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