Finally!
In my hands I hold my completed manuscript, to be sent to a publisher today. Whew! What a relief. Now I can get back to fun stuff like writing new poems and visiting other blogs.
Special thanks to all of those who helped in the revision process.
Whenever I send poems into the world, through that limbo known as the postal service, my world is golden. I haven't been rejected yet. There's a sliver of hope in every unopened letter. I can now go about my life knowing that someone has my work in his or her hands, poems I've labored over for years. And maybe, just maybe, there's an acceptance in my future.
May all of our poetry find safe haven today.
Comments
Enjoy the accomplishment and anticipation...then get writing tomorrow!
(Gee. Most of these celebrations are centered around food. Hmmm. But then, aren't MOST celebrations?)
Not sure where or to whom you are sending the book, but there is currently an open reading for women at three candles press, as well as other first book contest deadlines coming up. I've got info at my other blog here .
Based on the work of yours I've read over the past short 6 months, I can't WAIT to buy your book!
I always say a blessing over a manuscript before I send it out. Not that I've sent out that many.
Best of luck to you with yours.
Split Ends--popped over to your blog earlier. Will post a few comments when I get a free moment.
Pepek--your comment reminded me of Sharon Olds' poem "Animal Crackers" and her poet cookies! A little champagne may be in order tonight!
Poet with a Day Job--Will check out those links asap!
Jim--Best of luck to both of us. I have to read your Ali poem.