The power of a few small kind words.

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.