9 Ways of Looking at Revision

 Hello and Happy November! This month we're celebrating the number 9. And since I've just been in the throes of a big revision, I offer you this poem: "Nine Ways of Looking at Revision." 

If you, too, are facing revision, I wish you safe passage!


Nine Ways of Looking at Revision

1

night-swell


2

sky-storm


3

shipwreck!


4

washed up

on a distant shore


5

hungry & cold


6

gathering driftwood


7

coaxing fire


8

sunrise


9

a ship


- Irene Latham


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Comments

  1. Love this poem, Irene! It is imaginative and content rich when I stop to ponder each thought.

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  2. A very accurate portrayal. Sometimes it take a long time for that ship to arrive!

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    1. Oh Tracey. You are so right about that! I'm still looking for one...

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  3. Amen to each stage of revision, but special thanks for #7.

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  4. This is an EXCELLENT reflection of the revision process! Love this!

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