I received a rejection letter a few days ago that ended with the line:
"There were some fine images here. Do keep us in mind."
After the massive string of rejections I've piled up in my inbox over the last few months, I have to say that it's at least slightly empowering. Sad that it has come to that? Maybe. But it is true that a kind word here and there is far more important than we often give it credit for. I try to remember that in my daily life - that each sentence could be a lifeline to someone or just another slight push.
It is a cool April here and I'm missing friends long gone. Stumbling through National Poetry Month without the words.
The lifeline was needed. So, thank you.
