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Steven Andrus's avatar

I love this, Peter! I could feel myself sliding headfirst down the scorching hot slide at my elementary school in Southwest Louisiana. Your poem literally took me home.

Peter M. Ivey's avatar

Steven, it brings me great joy to hear that this poem took you home. I can feel the heat on my belly with your description of the slide here :)

Mallory Garrison's avatar

So much joy in this poem “the way home” got me. I’ve been thinking lately about my childhood home and how I go to it often but it rarely feels like the same place, but it doesn’t mean I won’t ever have that kinda space again. It’s just different. This was such a great poem Peter!

Peter M. Ivey's avatar

Thank you, Mallory! Grateful to hear there was something in it for you.

Sue Curfman's avatar

I love this so much, Peter! Lord, make us playful and able to seize joy!

Peter M. Ivey's avatar

Thank you, Sue! Yes, Lord!