James! Thank you! SO very much. I have to tell you an amazing coincidence that has just occurred in the last 24 hours. A little background: Hobart, my birthplace (I live south of the city now) was designated a UNESCO City of Literature last year. Late last week, I was invited by the City of Hobart to submit a poem to be considered for an anthology being put together to celebrate the City of Literature status. It's called Voices of the Southern Ocean. I was so undecided about what to send, then yesterday I read your comment. Mary pressed for the original, too, so when I read your comment, I thought -- that's it, I'll trust the poem. So I sent it off last night, and I've heard today they're taking it!!! HOORAY!!! So thank you sooo much for taking the time to comment. Your comments were a moment of resolve for me. And now it will be in a book about the place I love most in all the world!
And Jim, I read your chime just after the acceptance came through, so you have increased my happiness. And I love that you like watching me write. It feels so companionable! Thank you for chiming!!
My thanks to everyone for making me test the limits with this poem. I can't imagine it being in a better home now!!!
Cally
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