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Eleora's avatar

As a member of The Poetry Posse, I just wanted to express what an absolute honour it has been to be part of this incredible posse this month.

Thank you for this magnificent reflection on the month of allegory. Your words beautifully express the profound shift from interpreting symbols to "practicing being human." I found myself nodding in agreement at the idea that allegory is less about "disguise" and more about "recognition," and how these poems gently asked us to cultivate such essential virtues as humility, patience, and compassion.

The understanding that "the world has always been speaking" through the creek, the orchard, the rabbit and that these are "invitations" rather than mere symbols, is a truly poignant and lasting takeaway. What an extraordinary project this has been, and what a gift to have shared in its deeper meaning with all of you.

In love and Light

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

El you are so lovely! I’m so happy to call you my friend. It’s a pleasure working with you 🩷

Eleora's avatar

Dorie it is wonderful to have you as one too. I am blessed indeed with my Substack Family. You are one of the kindest people I have ever know. It is a real pleasure working with you too.

Carlos M.'s avatar

What a thoughtful comment Eleora.

So happy that you’re part of the Posse and thank you for sharing your poems too! 😊🫂

Mark Crutchfield's avatar

Thank you, Carlos and all of the Poetry Posse for such a wonderful celebration of Allegory month and all the great poems and thoughts shared.

Carlos M.'s avatar

Thank you Mark for being part of it! 😊🫂

Mark Crutchfield's avatar

🫂🫂🫂

Nina Simperi's avatar

Thank you all for writing, reading, sharing - being together in this. And thank you Carlos for your meditative reflection 💕🙏🏻

Carlos M.'s avatar

Thank you Nina! @Bear Sage wrote the reflection, I’ll take the credit for the formatting and choosing the image 😁

Nina Simperi's avatar

😃👌😉