Off the Manuscript goes ready or not
As all writers know we have to give it a shot
There it sits on the editors desk
The doubt--for did we send our best?
Requested submission it will be read
If it comes back tears will be shed
So many writers so few do succeed
Why in our blood to write is our need?
Will I quit if I get the rejection letter
It's in my blood to try and do it better
The hardest thing to do now is sit and wait
Some far away office as they decide my fate
Back to rewrite---check in now and then
Those who know rejection take in stride
If you say it doesn't hurt we know you have lied