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This first post will provide some background information about my situation in relation to the poem I am about to share with you.
I don’t often share the meaning behind my poems, as I think part of the magic is in allowing the meaning to shift and change depending on the person reading it and their circumstances at the time. Have you ever found a book that spoke to you about a certain situation in your life, a book that seemed to miraculously appear just when you needed it? I think poems can be like that too.
However, some of my readers have asked me about the meanings of some of my poems, and I thought it would be interesting to share my thoughts from time to time.
So, here’s the background behind my poem I’m about to share.
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