A poem for writers

[pegkerr]

kijjohnson and I have sometimes discussed the issue of professional jealousy. For those writers who detect flaws in their own character such as jealousy, envy, etc., this poem is offered for your amusement.

Cheers,
Peg

Comments

[serendipoz.livejournal.com]

I've always been fond of this poem - a mixture of humor and passion and writing.

I am a little amazed that this is the second time this weekend this poem has shown up for me.

1) happenstance
2) co-incidence
3) enemy action...
(From James Bond/Ian Fleming)

[red-queen.livejournal.com]

*Thank you!* That poem is mentioned in Anne Lamott's book on writing, Bird by Bird , but it isn't quoted in its entirety. I've never found it (well, haven't looked all that hard), but always wanted to read the whole thing. *grin* I think I'll read it aloud to my Story Reading group tonight...