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C.J. Heck's avatar

Great poem, Trudi! I like the sexy drawing/painting of Pan, too.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thats @Michael Newberry ’s work. My inspiration for this poem! ✨🌟

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I always thought Pan was half man, half horse though.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Half god half goat! ✨

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Oops! My bad …

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

There are a lot of half and half’s in mythology!😆

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Yeah, but I guess I didn’t get the memo for the animal halves… (laughing)

Thank you, Trudi

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

I had a gay friend who adored Pan. I miss my Michael, he was such a great friend. I found him dead after a Halloween party at my apartment in 1993. I haven’t been to a wake or funeral since then, I just can’t look at someone I love dead. They need to outlaw showing peoples dead bodies, so morbid! By the way, the poem was so awesome Trudi, thank you. 🤗

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I’m sad you lost your friend, Jo-Ann. Perhaps, like this Pan, he is kicking balls of stardust around and having a blast. Sending love 🤗

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

Knowing Michael, he’s wreaking havoc but in a fun and harmless way. Thank you for sending love, I appreciate you!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I had an uncle Michael who had that ability, too! ✨

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Ross Ion Coyle's avatar

This is my kinda poem! I love it!!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

So pleased you do, Ross!✨

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Lori Ann Bloomfield's avatar

A marvelous blending of words and art! I love it! Bravo to both artists!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you, Lori! ❤️✨

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Charlotte Pendragon's avatar

Wow! I absolutely adore your collaboration, Michael and Trudi! You both make such a perfect artistic pair! Trudi adds an extra glow to your already stunning painting of Pan, while Pan brings Trudi’s poem to life. What a true treasure! ✨💜✨

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Charlotte - thank you! So very pleased you like this collaboration ✨🌟

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Great imagery, Trudi! I especially like the playfulness that makes me want to look skyward. My favorite line is "You claim star clusters/As your crown."

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Ahh that line was inspired by Michael’s description of his painting! Thank you.✨

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

You sound good!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you 🥰❤️

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Carol's avatar

I love it! The words, the structure, and how it fits the image perfectly - a great combination of imagination and skill.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you, Carol! The picture was a great source of inspiration ✨

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Saira Anwar's avatar

Amazing, Trudi. I enjoy reading your work every week ❤️🤗✨️

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you, Saira.🌟

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Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure! ❤️✨️

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Jenn Carpenter's avatar

Delightful, Trudi ❤️

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you, Jenn!✨

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