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Heather Barron's avatar

“would we be freeing ourselves

by letting go of our SELVES?”

Mmmmm - much to soak in, precious listeners. I love that you trust what comes and let go. May you always allow yourself this grace and freedom, Afton... One of my favorite poets, David Whyte doesn’t ask if he understands something. He asks, “Is it true.” If it feels true he leaves it on the page, just like you did. Loving getting to be in the not understanding with you to see what truth has to show us. Xo

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Afton P. Wilder's avatar

I want to find out more about D. W. now!

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Heather Barron's avatar

Ohhh yes. He is from the land of your namesake, Afton. 🥰🫶😘

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UNSPECIATED - with Kerri Lake's avatar

Afton, your listening is beautiful! The words you choose to type, what you feel to type, is intricate and multidimensional. This poem is an invitation to revisit again and again, as its questions create space for the heart. Thank you for writing and sharing!!

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Afton P. Wilder's avatar

Thank you. Those words I immediately put to mind-pictures: intricate=knitting and multidimensional=space portal! :-D

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Mili the Nair's avatar

"would we be freeing ourselves

by letting go of our SELVES?

we’d have identity

of what we know

and what we’ve learned

but not the burden

of the world."

Mic drop... I have no words. :)

Afton, this just became my new favorite poem of yours. It's so awesome to see you go so deep into such a topic. So happy to be apart of witnessing your writing journey blossom.

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Afton P. Wilder's avatar

You're right, such an ending! ;-P (I love how you thought of the mic drop)

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Lisa Hazen's avatar

This poem is EXTRAORDINARY! Keep writing, you have a gift!

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Afton P. Wilder's avatar

I'm so glad you think so! I haven't unwrapped the gift fully yet, so you'll get a lot more poetry out of me!

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Janessa Gans Wilder's avatar

this is from Aurora afton this is Amazing because it is so inspiring because you are so inspiring and it is amazing i love it.

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Afton P. Wilder's avatar

Thx, Aurora

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Jessica French's avatar

"But could we be more without the limits" . This is my favorite line. Beautiful thoughts

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Afton P. Wilder's avatar

Yes, there's always more to be accomplished.

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Barbara Schutt's avatar

Such a beautiful, and deep reflective poem! Thank you, Afton for sharing yourself and be open and true~

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