My Apology

Dear,

We learn in school that it is improper to begin any kind of presentation with apologies. But in this case, my entire presentation is an apology.

This group has been a bit slow coming in its original purpose to provide a creative outlet for Sherwood students. As the creator, I must take full responsibility for the lack of example I have shown through the dearth of writing I have produced.

To be fully honest, I do not really know what caused this mental block of creativity. My last piece went completely unpublished because it dealt with a matter that I do not like talking about: family issues. I can never produce something that satisfies my feelings and my families feelings when focusing on that topic so I dare not to present those things because of my own insecurities behind my writing.

Since that last piece, I have saddled my writing at the bottom of my priorities simply because I could not bear the gripping reality behind art and real-life. Normally, my writing helps me bear the separation; in this case, it widened the schism.

It was not until the past week in which a friend of mine showed me some very detailed writing that perfectly fused the pain and heartbreak of everyday life with therapeutic expression. Her courage to even pen those words, broke every tentative bone in my body that declined my need and passion to write down the contents of my existence, fated or not.

This is the next round; I have been knocked down, and I will be damned if won't be in the near future. But I must remain focused on whats important. I am back in the ring.

My lord: it's good to be here.


Sincerely,
Marcus Lee