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Jill Eng's avatar

Rich and strong. I love the power and truthfulness in this piece.

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BJ Dawson's avatar

I'm glad it resonated with you, Jill. Thank you. :)

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Nancy Santos's avatar

This piece is full of fire, so many great lines it’s hard to pick a favorite.

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BJ Dawson's avatar

Thank you, Nancy, :)

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Alex Jenkin's avatar

Rad.. love the dark intensity if it all 🔥

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BJ Dawson's avatar

Glad you dug it, Alex. Thanks. :)

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trE L. Loadholt's avatar

Barry, there are so many quotables in this piece. I've restacked one, and here's another:

"And why would you ever think

I’d choose the light when

I was born in so much less than this,

denied my full measure of sunlight

by rules designed to keep me sidelined

while others harvest where I tilled,"

I could feel the anger, impatience, disbelief, and the urge to knock something out if you need to. This is some serious fire right here, sir!

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BJ Dawson's avatar

Thanks Tre. It’s rather difficult keeping my patience during these troubling times, but I know you know what’s up.

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