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Mark Armstrong's avatar

"I was never allowed to be myself"-- the worst feeling in the world. Extremely powerful piece, beautifully done. 👍

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Jozef Cain's avatar

Amazing poetry. Look forward to watching what BCP has in store for us.

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River's Writings's avatar

Thank you, Jozef! I'm looking forward too.

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Debdutta Pal's avatar

Keep writing your story, I'm so here for it. I've missed reading your work. 🖤

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River's Writings's avatar

Thank you, my dear. 💙

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Your words resonate with me, River. Beautifully written!

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River's Writings's avatar

Thank you so much, Rea. It always warms my heart when my words resonate with someone.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

River re-entering in a fiery blaze of glory!! This is shit hot, and I’m here for all this energy.

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River's Writings's avatar

Aww, thank you, Harry!

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Martina S.'s avatar

"So from the ashes of all I’ve been,

and all I’ve become,

I’ll write my story in crimson ink,

and I’ll do it

by letting myself be free"

Yes. Yes. Yes.

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Beautiful!! And that image = it's giving me Kill Bill vibes.

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River's Writings's avatar

Thank you, dear!!!

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

A trademark River poem, perfect for your solo debut on Substack!!!

Elated to have you side-by-side, Queen ^_^.

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River's Writings's avatar

The honor is mine. I'm grateful to be side-by-side with you, dear!

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