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Fantastic piece! At this time of uncertainty and fear, we all need more inspiring poetry in our lives. Quotations of hope are beautiful things. Thank you.

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You’re welcome, Eli, and thank you for your kind words. I’ve spent a lot of time this week researching and writing about the dangerous consequences of Christian nationalism and the lies and violence it is used to justify, so I definitely needed some hope and beauty!

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Oct 22, 2022Liked by Wendi Gordon

This may be my favorite piece that you have written so far. Reading that hope and joy are not the same is a powerful statement. We do not have to be happy to

Be hopeful. Thanks. It helps to be reminded of that.

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I’m glad you liked this one so much. Thanks for letting me know that! I frequently struggle to feel hopeful these days, so the quotes I shared help me, too.

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