In the morning
sitting with a blank page
a black BIC pen
journal folded in half
writing on the flat side
plump cursive
often forgetting to dot i
or cross t
“You write so slowly,” she said once.
I’ve thought about that comment many times over the years,
only now feeling grateful,
instead of criticized,
I am writing at all.
one hopeful year 
And we’re the benefactors of your writing. Keep writing, friend. Your words are a delight.
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Hi Debby! My apologies for not responding sooner. I appreciate your comments very much and benefit always from your writing as well! Love the connections we have!
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