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Runaway Wagon

Writing is like a runaway wagon... I start with a destination in mind, suddenly, thoughts topside take charge. As my piece is posted, I withdraw the reins. What I wrote is misinterpreted at will by a reader who takes off on his own. And the upshot is: mission blitzed - my little-read wagon is side-swiped. written: April 10, 2019

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Constance La France

Date: 6/2/2019 11:43:00 AM

Reason, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write ~

Eve Roper

Date: 5/31/2019 4:37:00 PM

Reason, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/1/2019 10:51:00 AM

And I thank you, Eve, for your part in helping me win Emile's contest. I couldn't have entered this piece without your help. In all seriousness, I appreciate your comment and generosity.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/11/2019 12:20:00 AM

This reasoning is sound, no pun on your name intended, my friend.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/11/2019 8:22:00 AM

thank you, Caren, for the comment. The process happens more often with brevity forms (haiku, etc) but has occured in my experience with longer pieces too. Have a great day.