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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

The nearest I've been to Maine is a Robert Lowell poem. But I'm looking forward to reading more, Kate!

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

That's a nice place to be though... thanks for bringing me back to him. https://allpoetry.com/poem/14330599-Water-by-Robert-Lowell

Thanks Jeffrey!

Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Beautiful! I’ve only ever visited Maine in literature and film, but I would love to visit…

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Great ways to visit :)

Thank you, Victoria!

Kate Jones's avatar

This piece was so evocative- I'm hooked! I've always thought Maine would be a place I'd like to visit.

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks, Kate! You'd love it there.

Jon (Animated)'s avatar

Love how you write and the way you quietly merge with nature in every line. Brilliant!

Nathan Slake's avatar

This has such flow and rhythm, Kate. I don't know where it's heading, but count me in to ride with your lovely words. ☺️

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks for coming along on the ride, Nathan! I do want to push some of the parts of the story I’ve roughly drafted more into the surreal so thansk for the inspiration there.

Nathan Slake's avatar

Very much looking forward to it!

Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Oh! I'm really excited for this Kate, a modern Thoreau sounds dreamy. Only been to Maine once, to visit Bates and Bowdoin on a college tour, and yes, it was green. :) 💚🌲🌳

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks Troy! Cool you went to see Bowdoin my Alma mater :)

Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Oh that is cool!

Brian Wilcox's avatar

Awesome to see some work from you, KCW! I like where you are headed with this and of course any piece that works in the word semiotic and contemplates language has me hooked also!!!

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks Brian! Always language! Have you read Thoreau’s The Maine Woods? I’m thinking about other books, too. As a New Englander, you will probably see the weaves.

Brian Wilcox's avatar

I have read that text! For some weird reason I really like A Week in The Concord and Merrimack Rivers as my HDT fav. And of course I’m sure the bends in those rivers will help your weave!

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Oh I’ve never read it but have spent time on the Concord River. Will take your recommendation, Brian. Thanks!