Michelle Bishop Writes

I’ve had some interesting revelations about myself as a writer as a result of participating in the Writer’s Digest Poetic Asides November 2009 PAD Chapbook Challenge.  The first, and possibly most important, of these is that that I can, indeed, write poetry.  It may not be the best poetry.  It may not be the most carefully crafted poetry.  It may not be the most vivid poetry; however, I have come to see poetry as much more accessible than I had in the past.  Of course, like many people I’d jotted a few lines of poetry in my youth — those tortured lines of teen angst that resonate with the soul of a fifteen-year-old.  But, my specialty in college was op-eds and essay writing with a smattering of fiction for flavor.  So, for me, discovering my inner poet has been a blessing that I cannot describe.  I’m glad I’ve taken on this challenge.

I encourage you to join me in the quest for our inner poets by participating in the November 2009 PAD Chapbook Challenge or at least enjoying some of the lovely poetry written by other participants.

Peace.

M.B. – November 2009