Andromeda Galaxy by Matthew Harper – September 24, 2022
Please join me in extending my heartfelt thanks to Editor D. Ellis Phelps for including my poem “Glory Be…” in the Fall 2024: solace vol. 1 no. 1 issue of the lovely online journal, formidable woman sanctuary (scroll down). Who knew this little ode of mine would find such an absolutely perfect home?
Note on the above accompanying photograph: Matthew was immersed in the awesome enterprise of backyard astrophotography in approximately the same timeframe during which I first drafted this poem, which may explain some things…
Also, please consider submitting work that uplifts, comforts, and consoles for the current issue of fws: solace HERE. Works are being published in the issue as they are accepted. Submissions for the fws: solace issue will remain open until March 2025.
SLHARPERPOETRY 
Thank you Stephanie! And for your fiercely hilarious voice!
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The pleasure is all mine, D! It’s especially heartening to know when others are amused right along with me and my hilarity (which is not always the case…). 😀
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Congrats, Stephanie! You are full of surprises and now I have to go get my dictionary lol! Love the tone of this 💜
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Ha! Thank you, Lynne! I’m so pleased that D was brazen enough to publish this one!
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We all need some brazen in our lines and lives!😂 A joy to read
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Congratulations, Stephanie!
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Grazie, Liz! ❤
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You’re welcome, Stephanie!
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Congrats, Stephanie. And kudos to Matthew for the photo.
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Thanks, Ken! I’ll pass on your photo praise! 🙂
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