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Marcia Abboud's avatar

Fantastic. Both! I agree with Deb. Best title ever! 💥

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Edward Swafford's avatar

It is punny, I confess.

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E.R. Davis's avatar

These were scathing representations to retell the myth of the happy home. BTW J. Kayla if you decide to go the way of the gun I will totally testify that I never once heard this poem in my life. Just in case.

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Just Kayla's avatar

Thank you ER!!! I have to stalk your page for some cute animations ❤️🖤😆

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Simon Fulford's avatar

Wow, very powerful. J Kayla, particularly your piece. I liked its structure and how it built on itself.

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Debdutta Pal's avatar

Firstly, best title ever.

Secondly, I want today to end because it has peaked.

Thirdly, this is art at its rawest and best.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

🥹 We yearn for longer days, so we get to spend more digital time with you 🥹.

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Just Kayla's avatar

You are soo sweet, Debdutta!!

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Samantha Lazar's avatar

Heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Heartbreak is a prime motivator for creating some art, my dear.

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Samantha Lazar's avatar

I feel it

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Nancy Santos's avatar

Damn! I don’t say this lightly, but I think these are right up there with the best I’ve read from you both. 🔥🔥

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Thank you!

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Just Kayla's avatar

Thank you, Nancy that means a lot coming from a fierce legend like you!! Can't wait for tomorrow!! 🖤❤️

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Nancy Santos's avatar

Thank you, and it’s well deserved. For fuck’s sake, I had to think what’s going on tomorrow. It’s Tuesday!

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Just Kayla's avatar

Gotta keep you on your toes, Nancy 🖤😆

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Andy Edge's avatar

Oh, my.

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Pain is fuel for catharsis, dear Andy ^_^.

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Andy Edge's avatar

Indeed, it is.

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Edward Swafford's avatar

I've never experienced intimate partner violence. I tip my empathic hat to you, J. Kayla, for writing about a bloody painful situation.

Exorcizing demons via art.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

You two write tragedy so beautifully. I just want to give you both the biggest hug 💛

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Come ‘ere, you.

Just watch for my wandering hands.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Oh I’m watching alright 😉

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S y l v i A 🌞 K a l i n A's avatar

Damn you two!!! Brilliant! J. Kayla always expressing relatable thoughts swimming in the emotions so well….Edward and your words, your visual delights…👏👏👏👏👏

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Edward Swafford's avatar

You are such a sweet soul, love you to the core and back ^_^.

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Just Kayla's avatar

That is the most beautiful way to put it, Sylvia!! Too kind, too kind. 🥲🖤

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The Forgotten Muse's avatar

Amazing work guys! This was beautiful all-round 💜

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Just Kayla's avatar

Thank you, Muse!!

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank you so much, Muse!

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Kali Fox-Jirgl's avatar

Holy heartbreak, Kayla J. This echoed past memories in the depths of my soul and reminded me how fortunate I am to have survived 🖤 Harsh, resplendent prose.

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Just Kayla's avatar

Thank you!! I am so glad you survived!!

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Linda Kowalchek's avatar

BEAUTIFUL x 2! Beautifully done—both of you! Always looking forward to more from you both! 😊

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank you, dear Linda 🥹🖤

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Just Kayla's avatar

Thank you Linda!

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Thank you!

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Just Kayla's avatar

Another big post with multiple contributors will be out Thursday :)

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Edward Swafford's avatar

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Just Kayla's avatar

Oh Nima, you're talking about the other editors Jozef Cain and H.R. Sinclair...

Nope, we're still all here!!!

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