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Julie Mann's avatar

This is such a beautiful poem, it really makes you ponder the ephemeralness of man and the world. And as for the imagery, I can practically see the rocket going up into the evening-blue sky with a fiery trail behind it. Wonderful job Sarah! πŸ‘πŸ₯°

Sarah Mann's avatar

Thank you so much, Julie πŸ₯°πŸ€— That means a lot!

Toryn's avatar

Such a fantastic poem! It’s so wonderful seeing your work out in the world!!!

Sarah Mann's avatar

Thank you so much! That means a lot πŸ€—

Kate Shepard's avatar

Yay!! Sarah, this is such a beautiful poem, and it's so exciting to see it published, especially as the first poem on the Guild Substack! Truly well done-- you have a lovely way of weaving words.

Sarah Mann's avatar

Thank you so much πŸ₯° That means a lot to me πŸ’•

Ruth Anne Acheson's avatar

This is so, so beautiful. It gave me shivers, Sarah, especially the repeating refrain. Lovely job, and congratulations on your publication!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Sarah Mann's avatar

Thank you so much! πŸ₯° You have no idea how much that means to me πŸ’—