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Katie Kemple's avatar

"Yet, the red outline of my mother / always pressed into the equator of his thoughts." ....wow. Gorgeous work, Maria - congrats!

T R Poulson's avatar

Gorgeous extended metaphor. Too many amazing images to mention. Her book A Little Feral is oh so good as well

Tara Mesalik MacMahon's avatar

just bought Maria's book. Thanks, T R . Can't wait to read it

Tara Mesalik MacMahon's avatar

brilliant, every line a surprise/aslant, and that ending! Unforgettable poem, thank you Maria and ONLY POEMS.

Maria Giesbrecht's avatar

this means so much, thank you! <3