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Robyn Stratton-Berkessel's avatar

What a beautiful piece! The strength in defiance and the longevity of inspiration! What a combo - you and Molly!

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Sofia A Koutlaki's avatar

Oh thank you Robyn! Molly is amazing - I feel so honoured she wrote a poem about me

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Molly Ovenden's avatar

Thank you, Robyn. :)

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Lillian Duggan's avatar

This is so wonderful. I needed Molly's poem this morning. I'll be holding on to this post in my inbox for a while:)

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Sofia A Koutlaki's avatar

Dear Lillian, I am so glad that Molly's poem resonated with you - I loved it too!

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Molly Ovenden's avatar

I'm so glad that this poem encouraged you, too, Lillian. :)

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Kay Stratton's avatar

What a beautiful story, and a beautiful poem inspired by it. ❤️

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Sofia A Koutlaki's avatar

Thank you, Kay!

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Molly Ovenden's avatar

I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem for Sofia. :) Thanks for reading/listening. x

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Avah-H's avatar

So inspiring!

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Sofia A Koutlaki's avatar

Thank you for reading, Azadeh!

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Meliha Avdic's avatar

Simply magical :) Thank you for sharing.

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Sofia A Koutlaki's avatar

Thank you, Meliha!

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Molly Ovenden's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing our writerly connection. It is such a humbling privilege to write a poem for someone who knows words. Thanks for sharing this, Sofia. xx

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