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Geri Wurth's avatar

I enjoyed the metaphor of her corset and laces and being bound to each other. : ) Echoes all the times Harry was bound and would free himself only to have himself bound again. And the 'escape' metaphor for leaving a gendered life! Great poem.

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DIANA ADMIRE's avatar

When I saw Harry and Bess I thought you maybe talking about the Truman’s….I live in Independence, Mo. so of course they were who popped into my head… good luck with projects…

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Elaine the Mean Old Feminist's avatar

I grew up in Independence Missouri in the 1960s and 1970s, and while Harry died when I was only seven, I can remember seeing him on his daily walks near the Independence Square when I was a child. 😊 I thought the same thing when I saw the names Harry and Bess 🤣

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Raven's avatar

I'm really excited about your project I need to go back and read up. Houdini 😐🫥 !

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Angela Taylor's avatar

Oh man!! That is so awesome Miranda!!! You're related to Houdini!!! DNA today is REALLY interesting isn't it!? That's how I dealt with my DNA results to. Creating helps so much. Anyway, great post!!!

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Wendy🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

Inb4 anyone else.

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