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I already told you, but this is as beautiful as the moon last night, and the starriest sky imaginable. I feel so lucky to call you friend. Love you x

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Thanks so much Ally — you’re the actual factual best 😘

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Sep 18Liked by Kate Mapother

"An Icarus of joy.

A loneliness of selves."

Yes, one right next to the other. This resonates.

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Sep 18Liked by Kate Mapother

I second Lexi! In complete awe. 💫☄️Kate, what you tap into IS other worldly.

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Thanks so much Joanie 🤍

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Sep 18Liked by Kate Mapother

Dear lord Kate. In awe!

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Me too with you ❤️

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Love this piece Kate

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Thanks Korbin!

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“I don’t know what to call

a collective moral bankruptcy—

other than an evangelical.”

I laughed out loud. Thank you.

“defunct rocket bodies and failed moon landings…”

Such beautiful writing, Kate.

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PS - Not that you need my commendation or approval as if I had any stock as a poet (which I do not). I just wanted to communicate my delight in your choice of words. The sound is beautiful.

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Music to a poets ears. Thank you

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Thank you!!

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Oh

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Sep 18Liked by Kate Mapother

In awe. Thank you, Kate!

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Thank you!

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