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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Love this poem, Irene! It is imaginative and content rich when I stop to ponder each thought.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol!
DeleteThis is so fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Holly!
DeleteA very accurate portrayal. Sometimes it take a long time for that ship to arrive!
ReplyDeleteOh Tracey. You are so right about that! I'm still looking for one...
DeleteAmen to each stage of revision, but special thanks for #7.
ReplyDeleteYes to fire! Thanks Mary Lee.
DeleteThis is an EXCELLENT reflection of the revision process! Love this!
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