Friday, October 16, 2009

Writing


Writing must not be
My affirmation,
My way-station,
or my destination.
It often becomes
My aggravation,
My trepidation,
My aspiration.
I long for it to be
My elation,
My vocation,
My oblation.


copyright, JEL, 2009
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  1. Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19October 16, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    I can relate.

    smooches,
    Larie

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  2. Sherrinda KetchersidOctober 16, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Amen and Amen!

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  3. Jessica NelsonOctober 16, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Heeehee! Big words and I'm fuzzy on all the meanings but I think I get it. :-)

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  4. Jody HedlundOctober 16, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Very true! Perfect summary of writing!

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  5. Janna LeadbetterOctober 16, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    What a lovely, poetic truth!

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  6. Wendy Paine MillerOctober 16, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    My oblation. Beautiful and my hope as well.
    ~ Wendy

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  7. DianeOctober 16, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Absolutely, positivly love this. So, so true! :O)

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  8. Kristen Torres-ToroOctober 16, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    What a great summary of our calling! Have a great weekend!

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  9. TanaOctober 16, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I love that! Jen when I get a chance during my hectic day, I'm going to send you an emil =)

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  10. Tamika:October 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Yes! Yes!

    Jeanette, beautiful picture of our writing life. Some days it's all of these things, and some days only the good things.

    God bless you.

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  11. Cindy R. WilsonOctober 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I love that. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend!

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  12. Ava Walker JenkinsOctober 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I have nothing to add, because you expressed it perfectly. Thanks!

    P. S. I have to admit that your picture on this blog always makes me smile- you look so genuinely happy!!

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  13. Jill KemererOctober 16, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I love this! You said it all and in such few words.

    Have a great weekend!

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  14. Patti LacyOctober 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    A poet, too. Girlfriend, you never cease to amaze me.

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  15. Eileen Astels WatsonOctober 16, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Beautifully said. I do believe poetry is the most concise way of writing ever!! No wonder I haven't a clue as to how to do it.

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  16. KarenOctober 16, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Good words and a poet too! I love it.

    Blessings

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  17. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Jen -

    You nailed it!

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  18. Terri TiffanyOctober 16, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Love this!

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  19. Katie GanshertOctober 17, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    So so so so so so TRUE! Glad none of us are alone in these feelings!

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  20. quietspiritOctober 17, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Jeanette:
    You have described what we all go through. Sometimes, I'd rather be doing anything else.

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