thank you Haystack

i was among the lucky ones

 able to attend the New Works session at Haystack 

this past week

on the first morning

i wandered out on to the deck

to gather a few leaves

here is the very first thing i found

 

as a portent it was spot on.

we spent four nights and three blissful days

working from early until very late

being fed wonderful food

lulled to sleep by the waves

and greeted cheerfully by jolly redbrown squirrels

Naomi Shihab Nye led three writing workshops

in themselves a revelation

as

i had not been to a writing class since year 10 at Heathfield High School

[which left much to be desired]

i would like to spend two weeks at Haystack 

[or anywhere really]

working with her

[just putting it out there]

i am replenished in body and spirit.

thank you Haystack and and all those who sail

and sail in, in this most marvellous vessel