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Recorded Reading (0:51): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/83fhng0g4tyabknmdjyjk/Among-Equals.m4a?rlkey=19lmi4z3e6l2xnoa4tsiwuy6t&dl=0

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Among Equals

When we give a compliment
We really try to do it right
Concentrating on the best way
To convey sincere delight
In genuine good praise of those
Whom we’re commenting on
Focusing receiver
And not giver upon

So when that near receiver
Caref’ly chosen words will hear
More than our generosity
It’s their own virtues will appear
Highlighted and celebrated
Uncondit’ionally
Nor seeking petty points to score
By speaking patronizingly

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This poet is physically disabled.

Public housing being insufficient to her medical and creative needs, in order to continue working she is presently living in her minivan, publishing all of her works using one thumb on the touch screen of her smartphone and surviving at a fraction of her nation’s poverty level.

If her work has touched you, she would treasure any contribution you might be good enough to offer ~ http://www.UgiftABLE.com ● #72D-31S.

Please be aware that it takes several days for her to be notified of patronage. Thank you for caring.

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