Emotional Tailspin

I am realizing this morning that the reality that my poetry will be published this year hasn't completely sunk in yet. I have shared the good news with family, friends and past teachers but the reality of it hasn't hit me yet. Or maybe it started to and I haven't realized that. I have started to truly analyze the last 9 years of my life and although I wish I could change alot of the occurences I am also grateful for them. Had it not been for all of the hardships I have gone through the words that are enroute to a publishing house would not exist at all. I thank the Creator for bringing me through thus far and opening a path for me to continue because my work here is far from complete...