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Sara Falcoeiras's avatar

Your words reminded me of a poem by a favorite portuguese poet. I'll try to translate it:

I need others to recognize me,

to say Hello

and good morning.

More than mirrors,

I need other people

so I can know

that I am me.

(Adília Lopes)

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Art by Miz Katie's avatar

Hi Heather, I'm a new subscriber, and I'm so happy to have found you recently. You've quickly become one of my favorites here on Substack. Like Cathy, what you wrote resonates with me, also. I'm originally from New England, and know that country wave you're talking about. People do tend to keep to themselves these days, even online. Me included, so I'm happy to know the country wave is still alive and exists up north. I like your idea of just a few words, and I need to practice that, starting now. :) Hello, it's wonderful to "meet" you here on Substack. I'd like you to know I'm enjoying your posts very much.

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