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Krista's avatar

Love all of these! I look so forward to see what you share next.

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Holly Starley's avatar

Gorgeous! The way the request to fold together, one thrumming wing speaks to never letting go and then to the steeple and then to two hands, his and hers.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Holly.

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Dick Whyte's avatar

These are stunning. Thank you for sharing them.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Dick.

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Georgena Felicia's avatar

Lifetime Membership

My father's riding lawnmower—

unused since his death

A monument to keeping things tidy

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aebmiller's avatar

“Oh praise!” Beautiful poems and reading.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you.

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Toni's avatar

I loved reading your poems during my insomnia night. I was impressed with the Humanism poem - clever use of title and the steeple word; totally awesome!! And my basement is definitely the Museum of Never Letting Go (just had a discussion today with spousal unit about "shovelling out" the basement before the holidays. ;-). As for Hunger Psalm, that poem brought back some long ago memories; wow! Eggs were a luxury.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Toni.

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Monica Beck's avatar

The last was heart-breaking. Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you, Monica.

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David Levy's avatar

Good morning, Sherman. Reading your five short poems. Inspiring. Nourishing. Reassuring. I have been exploring improv flute music with haiku written by others. Especially Ryokan and Basho. I am curious what music your poems would call forth. Best, David 🏮

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, David. I’m a guitar rock guy, always

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Frankie Best's avatar

Sherman, I am profoundly moved by your choice of words... the imagery that suddenly, surprisingly blew my mind... the feelings I experienced when you invited me into your world for that brief moment. It made me want to linger longer.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Frankie.

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Steve Lovelace's avatar

Love them all and like a lot of other people the Museum of never letting go speaks directly to my heart. Thanks Sherman

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thanks, Steve.

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Emily Henderson's avatar

I love the way the "O"s look like wedding rings in the last one. Beautiful and heartbreaking image

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Nice catch! Thank you.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

High School...mmmm!

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Amy.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

So lovely

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Jonathan.

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John Jordan's avatar

Such power in so few words. That’s what I love about your poetry. I wrote out “Lifetime Membership,” “High School,” and “Hunger Psalm.”

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, John.

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Granny Kraken's avatar

I have so many things in the Museum of Never Letting Go.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Yes, as do I.

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Paula S.'s avatar

Your words spark such lovely images in my mind.

Thank you.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Thank you, Paula

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