Experience was something
I did not have.
At twenty two
I wanted to write
imitating F. Scott Fitzgerald
publishing; perhaps fame.
Ah, writing would reign a
rewarding adventure.
And, write I did
causing in readers no
astounding appreciation
regardless of literary vehicle.
Despite failure
I did not stop writing
Although functionally
creating policy and procedures
elucidating military or higher education
prescriptions for guidance and direction
it satisfied some aching spot
fulfilling an internal
need for writing creatively.
Now I know
need must precede desire
desire must be infused with passion
passion perseverance and publishing
leads to experience.
Experience is
the prescription
for writing well.
lawrence j. klumas
© july 2014
