(written as an affirmation when I realized the Accents Publishing 2010 chapbook winners were going to be announced next Monday, 8/30, and I wanted a little perspective)
If they accept you,
take a moment to celebrate
self, work, accomplishment.
If another rejection letter arrives,
instead of desired victory,
breathe deeply, mourn (but only for a moment)
and move on.
Whatever happens,
remember you were a poet
before the judges
declared a winner
and you’ll be one after.
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