It’s Poetry Friday, and I’m a little weary after three full days at a young writers’ festival at Rosalie Primary School in Perth. But, while I am weary (I drove up and back each day, making for loooong days), I am also feeling really inspired, after three days of talking to young readers and writers about what I do. It really is one of the best parts of my job, and I am blessed to do what I do.
So, last night, after I got home, I jotted down this little poem, for the kids of Rosalie and for the audiences everywhere I go, who keep inspiring me to write.
No, Thank YOU
Before I leave
You clap
Thank me for coming
Say nice things like
‘You’re the best author in the world.’
I tell you it was my pleasure
But I’m not sure
You’ll ever know
How much visiting your class
Reading my books
Telling my stories
Sharing what I know
Gives me
The drive
To keep doing what I do.
Have a great Friday. For more Poetry Friday goodness pop over to Matt Forrest’s blog where, a little later today, he’ll have the round up of everyone’s posts.
Sounds like a blast, Sally – an exhausting three days (I know!), but exhilarating & inspiring, too – with that inspiration running both ways. Thanks for sharing.
(And that cake looks yummy – hope you got a piece?!) ;0)
Thanks Robyn. Yes, the cake was delicious – strawberries, cream and chocolate!
It’s important for students and audiences to know how much a part of the creative process they actually are!
Definitely. When children ask me why I write I try to always make sure that the main reason is my readers.
It’s an amazing trip with their fuel.
It certainly is!
I hope some of them understand so they will keep writing because you do, Sally. And hope you’ve sent this on as your own thank you. Glad you had a good time!
Thanks Linda. yes I made sure the organiser got the link so hopefully she’ll share it.
I think you speak for most of us with this poem, Sally!
It’s a wonderful life, isn’t it Matt?