I haven’t written here in a long time, because I’ve been writing elsewhere! Pushing for peer reaction, I’ve been in a few groups focused on writing, editing… and being a bit thicker-skinned about feedback, based on my roots of writing: poetry.
I am still dedicated to assisting families in the dwarfism community, and love the connections we’ve made and will continue to make on this blog, but I must keep Adelaide’s story her own and always ask before writing. In this way, I’ve been left to write less here, and share more family moments through our Insta and Facebook!
That being said… as I continue to write and edit, a forward was born to Blood on the Page, giving the title life. I’ve got plenty to share with the Fall season and Addie’s first grade year beginning, but until then:
Those aren’t tears dried around the delicate edges of the pages you’ve spent hours turning.
Curled around the last few swirls of fragrance in a tepid bath drinking in words that latch onto your soul.The love and ache and yearning.
That’s my blood spilled across the paper.
Inked into the pulp– a collection of letters formed into words in Type A.That font you brush your fingers over as you run your hand down the page you understand so deeply,
that’s myBlood on the page.
Liz Mays says
Beautiful writing! Poetry must be really fulfilling to work on. It’s definitely understandable that you have to shift focus towards insta and facebook.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
It really is!
Jenna Wood says
I appreciate all you share of every aspect and look forward to reading more, as always. Such a beautiful and raw poem.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Thank you!
Sherry says
That was beautifully written. The words just reach out and grab you.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
I hope I have the opportunity to share more and it feels the same way.
Jeanette says
I can’t wait to read more about your poetry! I am glad that you are doing something that you are passionate about! That is awesome!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
It feels really good. Scary, but good!
Amy says
You are blessed with such a wonderful gift of deep, meaningful writing. I love it so much! I look forward to more of your work!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Thank you so much!
Jeni Hawkins says
Girl, I swear. You have such a talent for intense, thought-provoking and enlightening writing that captures the reader, pulls them in and gives them a big epiphany when they are done. Just beautiful!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
That’s such a beautiful comment. Thank you, Jeni!
Aubrey says
Life sometimes takes us where we didn’t expect to go. Just don’t stop writing if it makes you happy, even if you don’t get to share it with the world how and where you want.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Amen to that!
robin rue says
Giiiirl, you have found your calling in life. That was so real and raw! I can’t wait to read more.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Eeek! Thank you so much!
Rachel says
Thank you for having the courage to come back to blogging. I enjoy what you shared.
Becca Wilson says
I absolutely love this! I can not wait to see more of what you have been writing 🙂