This is an exciting time for me right now. This last few days I had been trying to reach a decision on a favorite blog of mine.
I speak of “The Shameless Lions writing circle.” The group is comprised of 48 members, all of whom are writers and some quite successful, having been published. Each of these writers has an adopted lion, a symbol of the writing circle group. Recently two vacancies opened up, as a result of two writers departing for other climes ~ you can see my dilemma.
First and foremost I wasn’t sure if my level of writing was at the desired standard, thus my hesitancy in applying for a lion. There are other contingency considerations to take into account, but nothing out of reach.
Over the weekend I applied to Seamus, then I held my breath, hoping and perhaps praying a little, for the lion to reach out and bring me a satisfactory result in my quest.
He must have heard me! For now I can proudly announce that I have my lion! I named him Sangilak, but more on that later. ~
I am now a member of “The Shameless Lions writing circle.” My thanks go out to Seamus, for having the faith in me to give me this chance.
I would like to add that Seamus runs a registry of ‘Circle Friends’ and is always looking for new people to join. Come on over for a read, he has a great blog, with stories that I think are as good as they get, visit for a read you won’t be disappointed. The link is on my sidebar.
To be cont’d
C’ya
About Me
- Eric Valentine
- I have been a bit of a World traveler. I was born in England and at age 32 moved to Canada. More recently this last few years I have come down with a debilitating illness that although it has no cure it can be managed sensibly. My interests now are my lovely wife Elizabeth, nature and music. I love writing at which I am always working on improving.
I am a Proud Member of The Shameless Lions Writing Circle
Sangilak
He burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
SangilakHe burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
Shameless Lions Award
24 comments:
Congratulations Eric! you deserve it.
Thank you Newnorth, you flatter me my friend..
Stay well. :)
Welcome to the zoo! :)
Eric, Congratulations and very well deserved! I'm awake blogging at an unearthly hour, and you may not have seen the rest of the pictures on my post as I was editing as I went along - but appreciated your response very much.
Hi Pearl, welcome to my kitchen, one never knows what's cooking next! :)
Thank you Julie my friend, now I have to live up to it.
I will pop by and take another peek, just love those pictures.. :)
Hi Eric
Just popping in before I head off to bed.(I'm sometimes a night owl...LOL)
So very happy for you, Eric!
My warmest congrats!
CU soon!
Good-night, and pleasant dreams!
Margie
Congratulations Eric!!
Load s of best wishes n prayers for you dear:)
Take care
Eric, you're lion is looking very much at home here! We are so happy he's been warmly welcomed into your family. It's a real pleasure to have you join the circle. :-)
Congratulations. . .you old. . .LION! Roarrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! :~D
Thank you Margie for the visit & congrats. :)
A night owl eh..
That's the way I used to do most of my writing. Today it's not quite as bad, but I still get my moments of sleeplessness. :)
I will be popping over soon for a looksee
Good day Seamus, it's always nice getting your visits.
Yes everyone is quite happy to see Sangilak in residence here. We all look for good things happening as time progresses.
I am very happy to be a member of the circle my friend. Now I have work to do, and a lot of reading. :)
oop's! I almost missed you Samrina & that won't do at all.. :)
Thank you my friend and do take care. :)
Hi Leon my friend thank you, yes I guess us 'Olde Codgers' can still roar & byte a little..LOL
Eric! How wonderful for you! :) :) :)
Congratulations!
Thank you Zirelda, I have you to thank for giving me the original Roarrrrrrr.. :)
Congratulations, Eric. What an acknowledgement!
Thank you Swen my friend, yes I am quite happy right now.
Hope things are well with you.. have a good week. :)
I gave you the roar Eric, but your writing speaks for itself. Or rather, you speak through it.
Rock on!
Well thank you Zirelda, that is such a sweet thing to say.. :)
Have a great day my friend. :)
(((((((Eric))))))) Congrats! This speaks volumes for the writer's circle, it's obviously a circle of the very best. Wonderful...YAY :^D
That it is Singing Stream and thank you my friend. :)
wow wonerful news, so happy for you my friend. I think you fit right into the club ... you write with simplcity of mind and heart.
Thank you Tim my friend, you are so generous in your praise. ;)
Keep well Tim.. ;)
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