Oh wow, this poem and the interview have me sitting here godsmacked, rethinking the rest of my life! I can’t wait to read everything Nin Andrews has ever written. Thanks for this and for being my daily bread, Only Poems.
Fabulous, as ever. I can really identify.My mother thought psychology was hogwash, and when I explained this or that unhappiness, she explained, in effect, why I shouldn't have it. I have long since forgiven her, as she had her own bag of rocks to tote, but...
this poem is a gut punch for me, raw and brilliant. "Bless the beasts and the children" comes to my mind, and aren't we all children deep down? Imagine what a little global compassion might do in the broken moments. The Alpo and the baby starlings--I will never forget this poem.Thank you Nin Andrews.
What a story these poems tell! They're powerful as individual poems, but definitely a case where the whole of the series is even greater than the sum of the parts. I know there's a lot of stuff out there to read, but it's definitely worth spending time with this whole series--and perhaps there's more to come. A book in progress? Excited to read the interview later today
Thank you!!!!!
This was the best thing I’ve read in awhile on Substack
I am struck on many emotional levels
What a weaving of stories and what a write!
Blessings to you, dear Nin.
What a fascinating story! I'm so sorry you had such a troubled past, I hope you're able to find your way someday!
wow, this piece is a gut punch. So well done and oh, my heart.
Oh wow, this poem and the interview have me sitting here godsmacked, rethinking the rest of my life! I can’t wait to read everything Nin Andrews has ever written. Thanks for this and for being my daily bread, Only Poems.
we appreciate your kind words and you! ☺️ (and we love Nin Andrews too! 💙)
Yes, it was a different era. All that made you the incredible and insightful poet that you are.
Fabulous, as ever. I can really identify.My mother thought psychology was hogwash, and when I explained this or that unhappiness, she explained, in effect, why I shouldn't have it. I have long since forgiven her, as she had her own bag of rocks to tote, but...
Thank you so much for you kind words!!
this poem is a gut punch for me, raw and brilliant. "Bless the beasts and the children" comes to my mind, and aren't we all children deep down? Imagine what a little global compassion might do in the broken moments. The Alpo and the baby starlings--I will never forget this poem.Thank you Nin Andrews.
What a story these poems tell! They're powerful as individual poems, but definitely a case where the whole of the series is even greater than the sum of the parts. I know there's a lot of stuff out there to read, but it's definitely worth spending time with this whole series--and perhaps there's more to come. A book in progress? Excited to read the interview later today