A Passion For Writing

Written for Jack Horne's Contest---"Comments" ____________________________________________ A Passion for Writing A comment that really lifted me up was from a writer in Florida She was a writer from a newspaper She said, “You’ve got the makings to be a good writer one day!” She even signed her comment “love” I was so energized by this professional writer’s comment that it made me dig deeper within my heart I wanted to write poetry that had meaning I wanted to write poetry that explained something unique about me and how I understood the world to be Her simple comment changed the way I felt about my ink pen It also stirred a new passion within me She is a novelist and she is a well- known writer around these waters We have even written a few pieces together I will keep her name secret (since Jack requests this) But she knows who she is and has even invited me sky-diving I have the most special place in my heart for her And one day we will jump out of an airplane together She is my Devonshire! (oops! was that a clue, Jack?) So here is my entry for your quaint little contest, Jack I hope that it is received well For whenever I write I try to write something uplifting And whenever I comment I try to "write" unto others as I would have them “write” unto me! Always your friend across the pond! My humble lil entry for your contest! Gwendolen Rix 8-20-14