Sometimes, a twinge of despair starts setting in, especially after a weekend that included several very nice rejection letters from very nice editors.
Sometimes, a twinge of despair starts setting in, especially after seeing a friend's grief (or feigned nonchalance) at losing a parent.
Sometimes, a twinge of despair starts setting in, especially after a long walk in a dark tunnel and beginning to doubt there is some daylight on the other end.
Still, it's fuel to energize the creativity. Memo to self: Keep kicking.
~ Mick, S.D.G.