Rejected

By Caleb James K.

Dozens of stories
essays and a poem
all rejected before
getting a chance at a home.

No one reads them
or even cares these days
that you put heart and soul
and blood on each page.

No matter how hard
you work for perfection
you’ll lose
and face that rejection.

Of never making it unless
you already have a name
to hang your hat on
when you play this game.

Because all they care about
is if the name’s respected
and without the recognition
prepare to get rejected.

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Published by Caleb James K.

Caleb is a freelance writer, aspiring novelist, and an avid reader. He is the creator of DPW and enjoys editing, as well as helping other writers with their work. When he's not writing or sipping fine whiskey, he can be found at the gym, hiking in the woods, or spending time with his crazy Siberian husky Nitro and wonderful girlfriend Mindy. View all posts by Caleb James K.