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Ral Joseph's avatar

I believe my father was right so many years ago when he said that for those who have faith and who believe there is always hope to be free and to also be OK.

I see that here when I read this, and I felt it too. You’re amazing for sharing this and I’m so interested in what you do.

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Lauren Grubaugh Thomas's avatar

I have to believe this, that faith liberates even in the midst of violence and death, to keep going. It is the lesson I continue to learn from Palestinians, especially my Muslim brother Muhammad in Gaza.

I am so grateful for your reading and sharing. Thank you for the encouraging words of solidarity.

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Ral Joseph's avatar

I believe so too

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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Beloved neighbors

kidnapped at work, home, locked up.

By our taxes, votes.

...

Yeonsoo free now,

thanks to caring speaking out.

Ketty, many wait.

...

What is there to do

when Old Glory gets kidnapped?

Breathe, stand up, join hands.

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cxrxy's avatar

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Ral Joseph's avatar

Hello Lauren, it's Ral and after reading your works, I believe I should be here:

Here's a fun, cute little invite 🥰

Every week, Planet Ral opens a door to feature 10-20 writers on a guest post. This Saturday, for our Editorial Issue VIII, the theme is:✨ LIFEBLOOD – What Keeps You Creating?

In 200 words, no more, no less — tell us: what keeps you creating? Not fiction. Not poetry. Just you. Your pulse, your memory, your lifeblood.

Share it with me and with our orbit. Together, we’re gathering voices for this week’s Planet Ral Editorial Issue — and your story belongs in it.

Because when we read each other’s reasons for creating, we discover our own. That's community.

A DM would be okay for other details.

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