Joys of Writing

Guest Post by Rebecca Pott Fitton

One of the joys of writing was reading what I had written and thinking “that is really good.”  This revelation was like cooking a meal that tastes surprisingly good.  Writing allowed me to focus and articulate my emotions.  The topic could be deeply personal or about public events.  Language became a tool of precision.
 
​Because I wrote when the poems came to me in the middle of the night, my sleep pattern was interrupted.  I had lots of groggy mornings and afternoon naps.  For about a year and a half, I adjusted to the poetry.
 
Reading my poetry to friends was the greatest joy.  Having always been a very private person, I gave voice to myself and my experiences that resonated strongly for others.  Knowing that my poetry was meaningful to others was deeply gratifying.

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Rebecca's new book "Waver Rider" will be published early 2017.