"Why did I never know we had such parallel journeys? Beautifully written!"

"Richard is like a prophet--crying out what he sees. Pulling no punches. Just the kind of voice we need."

"Margaret, you have such a way of calling attention to things that beg our attention but seldom get it. You turn our heads and eyes decisively with your words, away from the trivia, toward the crucial. Thank you! "

"Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to post your comments. I really appreciate that."

"What a way to start the new year--with a woman's memories, honesty, courage. Thanks, Merimee."

"Lucky you."

"Maisha Baton would have been glad to see this exhibit. I'm assuming her historical work on African Americans in New Mexico is included?"

"Great poem, Richard! And so good to see that respect can endure past relationship."

"Lovely imagery, Lisa! Thank you, Neal, for bringing this act to Albuquerque."

"Thank you, Richard, for such a clear witness."

"Sorry I missed this on Sunday. You said everything. Perfectly."

"Stunning, Sirena! You father must be so proud of you today, Father's Day."

"Cool. He just forgot the cheeseburger: no flesh and milk of an animal in the same meal."

"Margaret, like I said in that introduction some time ago: all poets are poets, some poets are prophets. Like it or not, you are both. Bless you! We need you."

"Wow, Richard. You did him proud. You did poetry proud. Honestly. Thoughtfully. Made me want to read more of Lester Afflick. Thank you. (Sadly, don't know if America will ever value poetry as it was once honored in the land of our ancestors)."