Today is day one of my MFA, and I must say that despite some depression today, I have enjoyed it. I am rereading a favorite poetry anthology. Starting with books I own still leaves me with a ton of inspiring material. This book is special to me because I bought it in college when the world of poetry was just opening up to me. It was all so raw and new. I used to carry this book with me everywhere, immersing myself in the delightful concoctions of imagery and language within. American Hybrid has given me so many hours of joy.
I am reading outside to get some light and to enjoy the Fall weather. This beautiful blue jay that I think lives nearby came to join me briefly. I love nature. My house is in the city, so sadly I can hear traffic all the time. But there is still so much nature here if you really look. Squirrels, birds, chipmunks, bunnies. I love watching all of them.
I have been writing as well, of course. This morning, I struggled to get started because of the depression, but now that I have done some writing, I feel a bit better. Productive would be a good word. I have a couple of new poems to revise.
So this is only day one, but it gives me hope. I had the discipline, in spite of the depression, to read deeply and write.
Life at Home 