Rainbow, your poems are lovely & speak on so many levels. Yes, I can relate. Each time I come back & read them, new levels open. I've printed them out, I hope you don't mind. & no triggers needed, IMO.

Having been a lit teacher, I can tell you that nothing quiets a room of people faster than a poem. I've projected one on the big screen, watched faces, seen eyes search the lines over & over again, seen heads nod agreement & lips whisper quietly. Seldom is there much comment, but the silent perusal, no one leaving, has gone on for as long as 45 minutes.

Not getting written responses has nothing to do with your writing connecting.

Take good care of yourself.