This is such a wonderful recounting of the experience, Emily. I am glad the poet was so appreciative and receptive, too. I think there is a lot to the idea that you captured something about her because you were capturing her doing something meaningful to her. I really love the history of your grandfather’s drawings, too. That’s so cool, and how special to have those and to have grown up with art being an everyday happening like that. (I just read Seek You by Kristen Radtke. I put the other one on hold just now. I think I might have had it out before, based on the cover. But it’s not ringing a bell. Maybe I did and just didn’t ever get to it.)
What a beautiful story. I'm so glad you took the chance and shared your drawing with the poet. ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to read it!
This is such a wonderful recounting of the experience, Emily. I am glad the poet was so appreciative and receptive, too. I think there is a lot to the idea that you captured something about her because you were capturing her doing something meaningful to her. I really love the history of your grandfather’s drawings, too. That’s so cool, and how special to have those and to have grown up with art being an everyday happening like that. (I just read Seek You by Kristen Radtke. I put the other one on hold just now. I think I might have had it out before, based on the cover. But it’s not ringing a bell. Maybe I did and just didn’t ever get to it.)