This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True

I must confess to being a little disappointed on receiving the below reply, in response to my submission of several poems to a magazine.

“I read the poems with interest but nothing takes my fancy”.

It would have given me pleasure to see my work featured on a platform other than my own. There is within the heart of man, deny it though he will, a desire for the approbation of his fellows. I am no exception to this rule. I receive a warm glow every time one of my readers likes or comments on my work. Likewise I derive tremendous pleasure on reading reviews left by my readers.

The approbation of others is not, however what drives me to write. Despite the swearing at my computer and the shaking of my fist in frustration when the words fail to come (at the machine I hasten to add), I can not stop writing for I have an itch which needs to be scratched, scratched and scratched again. Thoughts run through my head and must find expression on the page. I can not help myself. I must put pen to paper and leave it to the gods to determine whether or not my words find a place in people’s hearts.

I would like to close by thanking all my readers for following me at newauthoronline.com and reading my work.

Kevin

19 thoughts on “This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True”

Kunal Thakore October 27, 2015 at 12:47 pm

If it’s any consolation, atleast you drew a response; I’m in the current position of being completely, utterly ignored! No courtesy, nothing! But then they’re all philistines according to me! You keep writing for your own self and for those of us who appreciate what you put out! Cheers & good luck!

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 1:31 pm

Thanks Kunal. I am delighted you like my work. The best of luck with your approaches to magazines and other outlets. Kindest regards. Kevin

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1. Kunal Thakore October 27, 2015 at 1:34 pm
  
  Tx, Kevin! 👍

PorterGirl October 27, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Sending you a warm glow right now! If it makes you feel any better, your poetry is the first in a long time that I didn’t completely hate. Honestly – I have a strange aversion to poetry that your work has managed to overcome. For that, I am ever grateful.

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 1:28 pm

Thank you Lucy. Your kind words mean a lot to me. All the best. Kevin

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Let's CUT the Crap! October 27, 2015 at 1:38 pm

Don’t give up. Keep at it.
Not everyone likes everything every single time.

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 1:47 pm

Thanks for your comment Tess. You are right, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. I certainly won’t give up. Best regards, Kevin

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1. Let's CUT the Crap! October 27, 2015 at 2:14 pm
  
  Lots of luck, Kevin. Lots of people have no taste. 😀 😀
2. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm
  
  Thanks Tess!

JC October 27, 2015 at 5:21 pm

Thank you for giving us this vehicle so that we may read your work.

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 9:09 pm

Thank you for your comment. Its a pleasure to have you as a reader. All the very best. Kevin

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masgautsen October 27, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Sending over a batch of positive vibes!

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm

Thank you so much Maja. All the very best. Kevin

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Eric Klingenberg October 29, 2015 at 3:15 pm

I like your poetry, not that I know anything about it. Just remember it’s very subjective I have even heard rumours of people who don’t like Harry Potter. Keep writing

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 29, 2015 at 9:18 pm

Thanks Eric. All the best. Kevin

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Marje @ Kyrosmagica October 30, 2015 at 10:03 pm

Feedback is in short supply. Recently my manuscript got rejected because it had good and bad points, no further clarification. It is frustrating but it is the lot of writers to suffer rejection, we just have to keep on trying….

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 31, 2015 at 8:02 am

Thank you for your comment. You are right. It is frustrating but we do, as you say have to keep trying. Good luck with the submission of your work. Kevin

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1. Marje @ Kyrosmagica October 31, 2015 at 8:07 am
  
  Thank you Kevin, good luck with your poetry too. Marje.
2. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 31, 2015 at 8:17 am
  
  Thank you. All the best. Kevin

Kunal Thakore October 27, 2015 at 12:47 pm

If it’s any consolation, atleast you drew a response; I’m in the current position of being completely, utterly ignored! No courtesy, nothing! But then they’re all philistines according to me! You keep writing for your own self and for those of us who appreciate what you put out! Cheers & good luck!

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1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 1:31 pm
  
  Thanks Kunal. I am delighted you like my work. The best of luck with your approaches to magazines and other outlets. Kindest regards. Kevin
  
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  1. Kunal Thakore October 27, 2015 at 1:34 pm
    
    Tx, Kevin! 👍
PorterGirl October 27, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Sending you a warm glow right now! If it makes you feel any better, your poetry is the first in a long time that I didn’t completely hate. Honestly – I have a strange aversion to poetry that your work has managed to overcome. For that, I am ever grateful.

Reply ↓
1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 1:28 pm
  
  Thank you Lucy. Your kind words mean a lot to me. All the best. Kevin
  
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Let's CUT the Crap! October 27, 2015 at 1:38 pm

Don’t give up. Keep at it.
Not everyone likes everything every single time.

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1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 1:47 pm
  
  Thanks for your comment Tess. You are right, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. I certainly won’t give up. Best regards, Kevin
  
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  1. Let's CUT the Crap! October 27, 2015 at 2:14 pm
    
    Lots of luck, Kevin. Lots of people have no taste. 😀 😀
  2. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm
    
    Thanks Tess!
JC October 27, 2015 at 5:21 pm

Thank you for giving us this vehicle so that we may read your work.

Reply ↓
1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 9:09 pm
  
  Thank you for your comment. Its a pleasure to have you as a reader. All the very best. Kevin
  
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masgautsen October 27, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Sending over a batch of positive vibes!

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1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm
  
  Thank you so much Maja. All the very best. Kevin
  
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Eric Klingenberg October 29, 2015 at 3:15 pm

I like your poetry, not that I know anything about it. Just remember it’s very subjective I have even heard rumours of people who don’t like Harry Potter. Keep writing

Reply ↓
1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 29, 2015 at 9:18 pm
  
  Thanks Eric. All the best. Kevin
  
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica October 30, 2015 at 10:03 pm

Feedback is in short supply. Recently my manuscript got rejected because it had good and bad points, no further clarification. It is frustrating but it is the lot of writers to suffer rejection, we just have to keep on trying….

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1. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 31, 2015 at 8:02 am
  
  Thank you for your comment. You are right. It is frustrating but we do, as you say have to keep trying. Good luck with the submission of your work. Kevin
  
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  1. Marje @ Kyrosmagica October 31, 2015 at 8:07 am
    
    Thank you Kevin, good luck with your poetry too. Marje.
  2. drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorOctober 31, 2015 at 8:17 am
    
    Thank you. All the best. Kevin