… just me
“A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
I’ve waited seasons,
through times of bitter cold
months of sweltering heat.
As the red-wings return,
the flight of Canadians
fly toward southern lands.
I’ve waited seasons,
through times of marketing
changes, changes, changes.
As publishers pick people,
writers with a popular standing
and social following, I waited.
I’ve waited seasons,
through long decades
of hibernation, like the bear.
But the season for Wolf
has come with self-publishing,
a “no one”, can be heard.
MTB: Protest Poetry
Patti Wolf 
I wonder… maybe, in the end, there will be someone who listens… but there are many books that stay unread.
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You are a writer who runs with the wolves. Good for you!
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Congrats on the publication!
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My best wishes are with you! This is a poignant and gentle protest.
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If you don’t shout about it, the publishing establishment won’t do it for you. Good luck with the publication!
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Lovely. So lovely. A gentle protest.
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Thank you
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It’s wonderful when the Wolf sees her steps ordered by the Lord! What peace, and what hope! May the sweetness of the Lord be upon you, Kim!
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Encouragement is always welcomed. Have a good weekend.
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You as well, Kim, thank you 😊
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The season of the wolf. May it be so!
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The season of the Wolf has come indeed! Seems everyone is howling as the crossroad draws near.
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Oh, I know this so well; having waited years and approached so many agents, I finally self-published my children’s novel in March/April, during the first lockdown – a pandemic baby. The lines that pricked my heart:
‘As publishers pick people,
writers with a popular standing
and social following, I waited’
and
‘But the season for Wolf
has come with self-publishing,
a “no one”, can be heard.’
Congratulations and good luck!
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The name of your book, please 😉
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It’s a children’s novel, age 8-14, entitled Joe and Nelly, set in WW2 London.
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A small but effective protest.
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I love this message, and the way you’ve constructed it. I am glad you have realised the power of your poetic voice and found a way to share it.
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Thank you kindly
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Very nicely done!
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