Poetry's Surprises

[jeannineatkins]

I’ve cut a swathe through the life of a historical figure, written an almost 200 page draft I’m sending to my writing group and Peter to see if the narrative running through make sense. The poems are honed down and have some good imagery, but I’ll want to know which images might be toned down or tossed, and which developed. While the manuscript is

Comments

[jbknowles]

Sending you a big, gushy HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Love you!

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks, Jo! Love you, too!

[jamarattigan]

Happy Anniversary to you and Peter! Loved hearing all those details -- yum, carrot cake. Have a beautiful celebratory weekend.

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks, Jama. I'm not going to bake a carrot cake, but if one comes into view...

[annemariepace]

Happy anniversary!

And where did you get your pedicure? I was thinking my daughter might like that as a treat.

[jeannineatkins]

I went to Brooks and Butterfield on Main Street, which is pretty posh and pricey. My daughter when home are fond of Peter's Nails over the river in Hadley by Stop and Shop which is cheaper and the people are very sweet and the massage chairs are great.

[boreal_owl]

Happy anniversary!

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks!

[wordsrmylife]

Congratulations on accomplishments all around, and good luck with the leaps.

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks, Kathy. Hope you enjoy the rest of June!