I came across this poem a few days ago and have been thinking about ever since. So, I’m going to share it here with you guys and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
And Kim, I know you said this poem is akin to horror (and you’re spot on, I can totally relate), but I can’t deny that a chuckle escaped at the ending – it’s so true!
Rejection, A Horror Story
by Kimberly Smyth
I was working at my desk late one night
Across my email came a dreadful sight
“Rejected Again!” The nasty thing said,
Actually, “We regret to inform you” instead
I hung my head in utter shame,
Outside the wind howled in the driving rain.
Lightning struck and thunder shook,
How will I ever write a book?
I thought as I pondered the cause
Number ten rejection I believe this was,
A blow to my ego, simply because
I’ve been trying so hard, has my talent fled?
Have I never had it at all
My conscious said.
This was just an essay, I’ve penned many of those
It shouldn’t have failed, not exactly prose.
If I can’t pass this easy test
No way I’ll ever become the best
At writing a book or a novel so well
All these rejections have put me through Hell.
Again and again, how much can one take?
This last one I got really took the cake.
An emotional story about my mother,
Rejected, just like all of the others.
Outside the storm continued to rage,
As I sat there in my four-walled cage.
The room where the “magic” is supposed to happen
Nothing like that, just another rejection….
Click here to read the rest: https://wordsonapage150595108.wordpress.com/2018/10/11/rejection-a-horror-story/
I recommend reading till the end, my friends, it’s totally worth your time.
I loved this, Jina! Thanks so much for sharing, Kimberly’s poem.
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It’s a great one. and relatable. thanks for reading, Jill. Have a nice weekend.
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Thanks for sharing this, Jina! I think it’s a good reminder to all of us just how hard (and heartbreaking!) it is to get published. ♥️
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We’ve all been there before.
have a great weekend.
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A really great poem:) Im in awe of poets, because I find it so difficult to pen even 4 lines that rhyme..hhaha
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hmmm you could always write a sentence and google what rhymes with the last word.
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Never thought of that! Ok another assignment haha thanks for the tip😊
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It’s a wonderful must-print-and-keep poem.
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That’s a wonderful poem! Thanks for sharing!❤
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Thank you Jina for sharing and thanks to everyone who read it and commented. I’m glad it made an impression on you!
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i believe it’ll make an impression on everyone who’s queried an agent before. It’s a great piece, Kim.
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Thanks again for sharing!
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Amazing!!! I know a lot of us here can relate – I just got number six this week!
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haha, i gave up after 16 and went indie.
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Think of what you would say to someone else if they were upset about another rejection. The internal feelings can be the worst part. Or I can forward you all mine but your computer would explode. 🤗 I know there was an author that kept all her rejections…now she shows them to illustrate it only took one yes. Even after a ton of rejections.
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i know, and i did feel the hurt and disappointment. But i’m the kind of person who finds humor even in the darkest moments.
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Definitely a deja vu moment.
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Thanks for sharing. I left a comment on the author’s page, too.
It really can be a struggle, but giving up is NOT an option.
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that’s true.
thanks for reading.
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This is so clever. Rejections are horrible, but the poem also gave me a little chuckle too. Thanks for sharing, Jina. 🙂
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