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The Nihilistic Mystic's avatar

I think therefore you am.

Nicole's avatar

Exactly! :)

David A. Rives's avatar

Looks like you just described the lives of 8 billion people—plus those on your home planet.

Nicole's avatar

Thank you, David! 🤗

Greg Albrecht's avatar

"A place where I am always bleading...Inside." That one hit hard. Thank you.

Nicole's avatar

Thank you, Greg!

donna's avatar

Fabulous Nicole 💖

Nicole's avatar

Thank you so much, Donna! 🤗🌸

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

Love the personalized code.

Your poetry is always amazing. This one had a particular roughness to it… both in word and form. Well done!

Nicole's avatar

Thank you, Kim! 🫂🌿

Agent of Chaotic Respite's avatar

"I know what you know; I feel what you feel...." -- Information Society, Something in the Air

Nicole's avatar

Thank you! 🌿

Dave Boyko's avatar

Excellent, as always... and phenomenal audio editing, Bravo!! The TYVM at the end.... chef's kiss!

Nicole's avatar

Thank you, Dave! No, TYVM! 🤗

EErnrst's avatar

I like , I love because , more than being the cause . Yes you are what I felt . Anticipation is here now waiting to see what life is now offering .

Thank you so much ! One Love 💕

I will do a coffee on the 1st . If sooner you will be included 🖖🏿

Nicole's avatar

Thank you so much for reading this poem and for your kind words! Don't worry about coffee if money is tight, I appreciate you being here. 🤗

Laura Tompkins's avatar

So raw and truth driven, Nicole. Absolutely sharing.

Nicole's avatar

Thank you so much, Laura!

Laura Tompkins's avatar

Thank YOU, Nicole. I wish I could financially support you. But I'm struggling, as we all are. I am moved by your eloquent posts. Sharing within the Substack writing community.✨️💕

Nicole's avatar

Sharing is more than enough, and I appreciate your help, Laura. Thank you!

Alicia's avatar

Sleep in episodes - worst sitcom ever!

Brandi Lynn's avatar

I love how this turns all the painful, absurd DIY chaos of existing into a darkly funny badge of honor for simply being alive ✨

Pat Daly's avatar

wonderful, universal writing, NIcole. thank you!

Sunny Peta Writer's avatar

Profound observations and so passionately worded. I love your poetry.