I like to think my writing has improved in the last couple years, but I never imagined myself in an MFA program. The first time I gave it serious thought was after a conversation with Laurica the other night. She asked me straight up how set I was on going to law school. I still think I’m pretty set on going but I would love to get an MFA. The poetry for the people community of writers I have been blessed to share my words with have been inspirational beyond measure. In my eyes they are giant poets whose footsteps dwarf my own in comparison, but I like to believe that their voices have filled my lungs with breath and their outstretched hands have called me forward to speak with a new tongue.
I pray that God will direct my path so that I might make them as proud of me as I am of them.
An MFA sounds like such a rocking idea. I’ve been stalking your weblog for the last couple of months, since you were still at the url before this one, and and your writing is beautiful. Whatever decision you make, though, may it be the best for you.
Thank you for your lovely comment on my weblog! Much appreciated.
Dude, I’m glad you’re thinking seriously about it. Remember when you were encouraging us in section last sem to do multiple things - to not feel limited - well I definitely think it’s possible to write professionally AND do law, if law school is still something you feel passionate about. As I was trying to say last night, you have a gift with words and have the ability to bring it out in other people as well - and that’s a blessing not to take lightly.
Thank you both for your kind words of support, and thank you both for your writing.
oh you always make folks proud, jay.
do it do it do it!!
thanks sol