So far, 2013 has not been especially kind — not on the homefront, not in the world. Writing has definitely taken a backseat to life, and instead of working on more formal pieces, I have been doing a lot of journaling. Still, my final grades are in, and writing, whether it’s for the world (a few small part of the world)or for me, does give me a sense of peace.
I spent this morning reviewing my poetry drafts from 2013, and it’s true, I haven’t written a lot — but I did find 13 poems worth keeping. I want to work on these poems and try to find summer markets that are open. I also want to work on my full length manuscript. Finally, I want to finish a few book reviews and dabble a bit more in other genres.
Lofty dreams indeed, especially when the warm weather is beckoning me outside and a messy house is scolding me. Hopefully, I will find a nice balance, soon!
The Scrapper Poet 