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Kathy Barlow's avatar

I can feel all of your emotions in this piece- reminds me of when my kiddos were little. I just subscribed and am so glad I did!!

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

Kate, your piece speaks a parallel to my own life: the rosary, the chaos of kids and the surprise moments of how broken things come to be. I love your prompt about mending and repair--what can/cannot be put back together. Thank you for this example from your own life experience.

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Kate Lewis's avatar

That truly means so much to me Jeannie - thank you. ❤️

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

Kate, your prompt reminds me of a Rumi quote: "Some torn places cannot be patched."

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Kate Lewis's avatar

Oh I love that. I think that’s my natural leaning (the Rumi quote), and why the moment with my kids felt so impactful. Thank you for sharing!

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Karen DeBonis's avatar

This is a sweet, beautiful flash piece, Kate! Considering that the title of my memoir is Growth, I'll be submitting in February for sure!

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Kate Lewis's avatar

Karen, thank you so much! I cannot wait to read more of your work 🤩

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Heather Sweeney's avatar

Kate! I'm so excited for you and this new lit mag! Once life slows down a little I'm planning to submit. Huge congrats!

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Kate Lewis's avatar

Thank you so much, Heather! It has been so fun and joyful!

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