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Isabella Ann's avatar

I love your piece of Blackout poetry Ruth and it is such a nice idea that you used a piece from your Great Aunt's book! 😍 I so enjoyed being a part of the Global Blackout Poetry Exchange too and seeing all of the wonderful creation. 😊

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Matthew Long's avatar

Keep writing and sharing your work Ruth. It can sometimes feel like we are shouting into the void but this is a wonderful place for community and sharing our love for the arts.

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Ruth Reid's avatar

Thanks Matthew- this kind of thing is what Substack is for ❤️

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Juliet Robertson's avatar

I love your blackout poem - really lovely to look at and read. The layout with all the additional colours draws me in. I don't think it has to follow a standard form.

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Ruth Reid's avatar

You'd love the articles in these old books- they are called "Kindergarten at Home" and refer to Froebelian principles! Some of the other articles, not so much - eg . When A Girl Becomes "Difficult"

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Juliet Robertson's avatar

That's fascinating. I love seeing how times and perceptions change.

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