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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

Trudi, why do I have a tear running down my face? I admire you, as an artist but more like a daughter or younger sister. Your soul is precious and you have this amazing aura. You were the first person who spoke to me here on Substack. I just want you to know that all your help, support and understanding is truly appreciated. My reason for being on Substack was to read. Although, I have been writing since a child, never was there an intention to do that here. I am so grateful to have met you in the virtual world. Keep that light shining ✨

Trudi Nicola's avatar

Jo-Ann, your words mean so much. You felt my pain in this poem. My love for my daughter, who won’t speak to me, and the dog we both cherished, now gone. I felt all that pain surface as I wrote this and then let it go, as I should. Thank you for sending this and for your friendship.❤️

Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

You’re such a lovely person

Lori Ann Bloomfield's avatar

Oh Trudi! Maybe Lady is, even at this moment, working some magic and granting you your dearest wish. I hope so. Go, Lady! xoxo

Trudi Nicola's avatar

I hope so, too! ❤️✨

C.J. Heck's avatar

A beautiful tribute, Trudi. The last line says it all.

Excellent!

Trudi Nicola's avatar

C.J. thank you so much! This little poem meant a lot to me.💕

C.J. Heck's avatar

I can tell and it’s important that it means a lot to you. Those are the best ones, you know! You keep writing them!

Trudi Nicola's avatar

I'll do my best, C.J.❤️

C.J. Heck's avatar

I know you will, Trudi. You can never do less. 😊😊❤️❤️😘

Simone Kornalijnslijper's avatar

This poem is so heartfelt Trudi, I can feel the emotions it holds in every word ❤️ Writing helps us heal but some wounds hurt forever 💔

Sending love and a big hug your way 🫂❤️

Trudi Nicola's avatar

Received with grace, Simone, thank you 🤗❤️

Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

So poignant and transformative, Trudi. Beautiful.

Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you, Heidi!

Ral Joseph's avatar

for something else simple as sketch. I couldn’t hold myself back on the chairs that came down my cheeks. I don’t know what happened and I don’t even understand what’s going on, but I believe when I know that your daughter will eventually speak to you again. I’m sorry about the dog. He was a beautiful one.

You’re such an amazing person and meeting you here in Substack is such a blessing Trudi

Trudi Nicola's avatar

Ral, thank you so much for your compassion and understanding. It is appreciated.✨

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Trudi, such a beautiful sad poem, so full of meaning.

Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen. This one poured straight from my heart.❤️

Simone Senisin's avatar

❤️‍🩹🙏🏼 love to you ❤️

Trudi Nicola's avatar

Oh, thank you Simone! That means a lot.❤️