Summary
Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 reflects on the art of waiting and the importance of learning to say 'no' in her handwritten poem for Paper Poetry's Poemorama.
Abstract
The website presents a personal reflection by Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 on the theme of waiting, as expressed through her handwritten poem. The poem suggests that closed doors are not inherently sad and that actively embracing such moments can be beneficial in one's life journey. Lucy Dan shares her wish to have learned the art of saying 'no' earlier in life, indicating a struggle with setting boundaries. Her participation in Paper Poetry's Poemorama, a series of poetry prompts, is a testament to her engagement with the art of poetry and her inability to decline this particular opportunity. The website also provides links to further explore Paper Poetry's Poemorama and its continuation in Part II, showcasing the work of various poetic talents.
Opinions
In waiting, I learned that not only are closed doors not necessarily sad, I should be more actively doing so in my journey forward.
Hi, I’m Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) and the art of saying no? Wish I learned it earlier.
I’ve written this piece in response to Paper Poetry’s Poemorama — I couldn’t say ‘no’ to this one!
