the tantalizing tease of a second round appearance — the hopes are flying high again let me go grab my landing shoes for when I meet the ground, so familiar how can we surrender to all the excitement? how do we build ourselves up over and over
“A writer is not so much someone who has something to say as he is someone who has found a process that will bring about new things he would not have thought of if he had not started to say them..” ~William E Stafford
I tend to get lost in the utility of what I create (what will it do for me? For my 'career'?) at the expense of the process. Thank you for this beautiful reminder to simply let it happen!
How I love your honesty in everything you write Franco. This is a wonderful piece regarding the vulnerability we face every time we gift our work out to the world, the joy we feel when it is appreciated and the up and down cycle writing and publishing has. Loved it.
Lacing up your landing shoes. Felt that. It’s so hard to let yourself feel excited sometimes. Knowing what’s just on the other side of that (disappointment, rejection, etc.). Hopefully putting yourself in more of these situations more often lets you one kick off those shoes
When I first read this poem, I thought it was about finding romance again, perhaps even at an advanced age. It felt good, deep in my bones. For me as a writer, after reading your notes at the bottom, it resonated even more deeply. No, "I don't know," but it's OK because I do know that writing gives me immense pleasure, whether or not it's recognized or rewarded. Recognition is the GRAVY! Yeah! Thanks, Franco. Wonderful piece!
I'm curious what magazine it was. You don't have to say. But I like how you describe the feeling in such a relatable way. It's like a rollercoaster at times.
Thank you for speaking your voice.. giving yourself the spotlight... the ripples are... infinite.
Thank you Amy. ❤️ have always appreciated your support and readership these last few years 🙏
As I have appreciated your words... like a comforting hug of - yep - he knows! Or like a Sam J pic from pexels ;) Cheers for being you : )
another fine fine piece
yes! put the words down
“A writer is not so much someone who has something to say as he is someone who has found a process that will bring about new things he would not have thought of if he had not started to say them..” ~William E Stafford
Love the quote. Thank you, Alixandra!
I tend to get lost in the utility of what I create (what will it do for me? For my 'career'?) at the expense of the process. Thank you for this beautiful reminder to simply let it happen!
Glad it could help. Thanks, Will
The Critic - The Stern Editor - Has no place here -
:)
Beautiful, just beautiful. Your voice is so smooth and calming.
Thank you, for sharing your work with us.
❤️ thank you, Joyce. I appreciate that.
Such an honest and raw showing of how creatives feel. Definitely felt the same before.
Thank you, Skyla
How I love your honesty in everything you write Franco. This is a wonderful piece regarding the vulnerability we face every time we gift our work out to the world, the joy we feel when it is appreciated and the up and down cycle writing and publishing has. Loved it.
❤️ thank you Paulette, your encouraging words are priceless to me
So,
Writers hunt the mastodon.
These dice have a thousand spots.
Down on your hands and toes,
100 pushups!
How aptly expressed :)
Yeah, I feel that.
Thank you 🙏
Lacing up your landing shoes. Felt that. It’s so hard to let yourself feel excited sometimes. Knowing what’s just on the other side of that (disappointment, rejection, etc.). Hopefully putting yourself in more of these situations more often lets you one kick off those shoes
Thank you 😊🙏
The poem is powerful. The way you read it gives it depth.
Thank you so much, Jo!
opened up to this and it’s beautiful, I just had a poem slip out over the last two days I’m going to post soon.
Yay I'm looking forward to it. Thank you.
Writing is an act of consistency and it’s a labor of love. Love it!
thank you, Anne! for stopping by today
When I first read this poem, I thought it was about finding romance again, perhaps even at an advanced age. It felt good, deep in my bones. For me as a writer, after reading your notes at the bottom, it resonated even more deeply. No, "I don't know," but it's OK because I do know that writing gives me immense pleasure, whether or not it's recognized or rewarded. Recognition is the GRAVY! Yeah! Thanks, Franco. Wonderful piece!
aw, I love hearing alternative interpretations. I can definitely see how the poem can be read that way too. <3
yes, the recognition is the gravy. Thanks, Adelia!
I felt this deep in my soul.
<3 thank you, CL
I'm curious what magazine it was. You don't have to say. But I like how you describe the feeling in such a relatable way. It's like a rollercoaster at times.
thanks, Victoria, It certainly can be.