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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

This is gorgeous. The part about jasmine rice/water proportions and cooking made me laugh, because that's me as well. I have the read the instructions several times throughout the cooking process, too 😁.

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sonja ringo's avatar

ahahah i’m so glad i’m not the only one!! like literally every time there’s a new step i have to read it over and over again lmao 😅 we got this! ahaha

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

😁

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Sam Messersmith's avatar

I adore the poem and collages!

I am also intrigued by the tenderness and helpfulness of chatgpt. I have it analyzing my dreams, and since it's gotten to know me, the analysis is very accurate and enlightened. It helps a lot with mental health too.

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sonja ringo's avatar

that’s so sweet you have it analyzing your dreams! i wanna try that now. i find it helpful and enlightened too.. i generally go to Chat gpt with my musings on how to live a creative life full-time and my deepest desires around that. it’s always encouraging and helpful :’) definitely helps my mental health when i get overwhelmed or discouraged

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LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

I love this!

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sonja ringo's avatar

Thank you so much, LeeAnn!

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wildflower's avatar

„carefully crafting sentences like strings of vintage pearls, poetry“ My favourites. Great poem! ✨👏🫶

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sonja ringo's avatar

I appreciate you being here, reading these words!! you're so sweet <3

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wildflower's avatar

🫶🫶🫶

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Ken LéMarchand's avatar

"here lies the strange and varied search history of a very hopeful person" — best epitaph ever!

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sonja ringo's avatar

thank you so much, Ken!

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Ken LéMarchand's avatar

Makes for a good title to another poem — Here Lies The Strange Hopeful Person.

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Stephen Ringo's avatar

This is super wonderful and tight! Plus the image play and all! Inspiring! And “aaahh”

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sonja ringo's avatar

This means the world to me <33

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Reem Kabbarah's avatar

You are a true modern, genius poet, Sonja!!

I’ve not told you this but I grew up in Syria and studied in Arabic all throughout my education. I learned English at home (from my American mom). I loved Arabic poetry in both the traditional and modern forms but I never was exposed to any English poetry. Even after moving to Los Angeles and attending USC, my classes were geared towards science and becoming a pediatric dentist. Writing in English was a “gift” that came to me after what most would call a “life trauma” and I refer to as “life drama”!

This poem and its structure reminds me of modern Arabic poetry. The topic, on the other hand, is so innovative! I love the art! All you and most expressive, I simply love it! Thank you for sharing your creations!!

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sonja ringo's avatar

Wow, I had no idea that you grew up in Syria! The fact that you can read poetry in Arabic is incredible to me.. and that this poem reminds you of that <3 I am honoured! I'd love to read poetry in a language other than English someday.. each language would have its own unique flavour I'm sure. Ever grateful for you and your unique soul & wisdom!

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Sarina Zoe's avatar

Love this!

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sonja ringo's avatar

i'm so happy that you doooo, thank you Sarina!

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