‘Dawn’ Published at Mookychick!
I am proud to share my poem, Dawn, is published at Mookychick, an online magazine of mystics, poets, and divine writers!
Mookychick is a “passion project done for the love, not the money . . . Mookychick is like water – babbling, tranquil, charged, unquiet, delicate, ferocious, restorative and deep. Its spirit is both flowers and owls. We are a watering hole where all come to drink, with a focus on meaningful empowerment and sex, body and mind positivity in every aspect of alternative culture.”
Folklore and magic are a part of my life. After cooking at a witch camp in 2019 and experiencing the culture of ritual, song, dance, astrology, and tarot card reading, Mookychick embodied the life I lived among the teachers and students of the mystic and divine, and many of the musings and stories I carry with me day to day.
Curiously, in a fit of writer’s obstinacy, I submitted first a poem to Mookychick I knew would be rejected many months ago. I wanted the poem to be good enough; I wanted the poem to fit the feel of Mookychick yet, ultimately, I knew the outcome of my query before I received the rejection letter.
I challenged myself to write something worthy of this feminist journal. Places that harbor and share beautiful writing look only for beautiful writing.
To fully understand the style and topic Mookychick looks for, I did something I have often seen listed as must-do advice for writers submitting to new places, but often something I used to neglect to carry out thoroughly.
I spent a day browsing Mookychick’s creative writing archives, encountering writers with fairytales and dark lore flowing from their pens. I bathed in style and poetic topic and then I wrote my poem. This time I sent in my writing with confidence I had done all I could, as a writer, to send writing Mookychick wanted to share.
Today I am writing this.
I am heartened to know I cannot meet success with every poem I submit. Rejection is my reason to learn and evolve and turn those rejections into better writing.
Like the dawn, I will continue to rise, be it for awe or for worse.
Thank you for your encouragement and for holding a space for me to share my creative writing endeavors! Please enjoy Dawn and find your reason to keep rising.
When I was born
Too many stars winked in the sky and
The ocean almost drowned in moons . . . please continue reading here and feel free to share your beautiful thoughts!
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glowsteady
I love that you shared the tale of what got you to this moment, it makes it all the more special with an added tale of success and perseverance. I’m glad you got something published by them! It’s a beautiful poem! x
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I love sharing the stories behind many of my poems and am always hopeful they help inspire fellow writers.
bournemouthgirl
That is a lovely poem Jaya, you have every right to be proud especially after having another piece of writing published. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much for reading!
Castlesandturrets
Congratulations on your success! This is certainly a beautiful poem, and one that moved me. Your take on rejection is also brilliant, we should never take it as a step back, but instead learn from it. We can only improve and do better! Thank you for sharing x
Jaya Avendel
Love that you connected with Dawn as well as the story behind it. 🙂
Nancy
Congratulations on getting Dawn published! Oooh I get you about passion project being done out of love. If you happen to make money, it is a bonus but it is not the main focus. It’s great that your challenge paid off! You’re great at writing and glad you love it too! Rejection is part of life, rejection can set you up for success in the future. That’s how I feel – makes me want to do better next time!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Nancy! Your outlook on life often inspires me. 🙂
Merry Sari
Congratulation for another great achievement, Jaya! I learnt so much from you about ‘rejection’ thing. Love your poem and words x
Tom
Gorgeous poetry, I really enjoyed it! Congratulations on getting it published, it seems you’ve earnt it
Jaya Avendel
Thank you!
Thecaskconnoisseur
What amazing work you’ve done once again Jaya! This is such a beautiful piece of writing, your writing always inspires me and sends so many positive vibes 😁
Sara James
Congrats, on getting published. The way you described your writing journey and learnings is so mystical. The pain you endured due to rejection had made you a better writer. Your poem is amazing in which there are hope and pain. How beautifully you are intrigued by nature and her realities. Loved the poem.
Jaya Avendel
<3 I love the way you read this piece! Pain and hope are two great inspirers. 🙂
Michele Lee
Wonderful work Jaya and bravo on your publication. Moonychick looks cool, thanks for sharing.
Michele Lee
*Mookychick” – sorry for the typo. haha
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Michele! I love that you checked out Mookychick; it is an interesting place of writing.
Shantanu Baruah
What a splendid creation – happy new year, Jaya
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! Wishing you a happy 2021 as well.
Shantanu Baruah
Thank you so much
meredithdent
Congrats!!! So well deserved ❤️
short-prose-fiction
Congratulations. What a beautiful writing.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Gabriela!
short-prose-fiction
My pleasure 🌹
jazminheavenblog
Oh congratualtions!!! Your writing is wonderful xx
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Did you attend to a witch camp!!!??!?!?
Oh my! That’s fantastic!
Every time I discover something more about you I always more impressed and I find aspects which I adore.
Love
Claudia
Jaya Avendel
Attend a witch camp I did. It was a beautiful experience cooking for the attendees and taking part in some of the rituals. 🙂
Nicola Martin
Congratulations on your success! I think you have a great attitude. I’m always trying to look at rejections as a necessary milestone on the journey of becoming a better writer, but it can be a hard thing to do.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Rejection overwhelms me some days and drives me the next, so it is definitely a balance of the two. 🙂
Ari
A truly beautiful piece, I am not surprised it was published! Congratulations!!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Ari, for your enjoyment of this piece!
Anika May
Mookychick sounds like such a cool online mag, congratulations on being published! It’s always so exciting to read news like this.
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
Jaya Avendel
Mookychick is definitely a place I love to spend time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 🙂
Lisa's Notebook
Congrats on getting published at Mookychick with such a wonderful poem too. But I really love your comment, “Rejection is my reason to learn and evolve and turn those rejections into better writing.” That’s such a positive message, Jaya, thank you!
Jaya Avendel
I love that you connected with my thoughts on how rejection helps us grow. Thank you also for enjoying Dawn. 🙂
Ingrid
A brilliant poem, Jaya – stirring and empowering. Congratulations!
Jaya Avendel
Much thanks, Ingrid!
paeansunplugged
Amazing write, Jaya, especially the finale lines!
Jaya Avendel
I often struggle to end a poem on the right note, so I love knowing that I nailed it. Thank you!
paeansunplugged
Your poems are always well constructed! You are welcome.
Navita Bhatia
Aww!! This one stole my heart!! I got my daily dose of serenity after reading this masterpiece. I know, I have been away for a while for some personal reasons, but believe me, I always turn to your writings whenever in need of tranquility.
And I so loved your optimistic approach towards rejection. Congratulations on this beautiful success!!
Jaya Avendel
Dear Navita, I truly hope you are well and am heartened to know my words help you find tranquility as you need it. Thank you!
Navita Bhatia
Thanks for your lovely words, Jaya😊
barbaraleaver
Congratulations! Lovely poem – keep rising x
nickreeves
Good work!
Elle
I love when you said, “rejection is my reason to learn and evolve” it’s such a good way of handling setbacks. The eager we learn and determined to be better, the less there is to care for losses because we only see them as a means to further improve ourselves 😊 Congratulations again, Jaya! You did it so well this time. xx
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Elle, for sharing the thoughts that sprang to mind after reading this!
Susi Bocks
Very cool. Congratulations, Jaya! Well written!
Sophie | Love and Literature (@Love_Lit_Blog)
Beautiful poem, and congratulations on publishing it! x
Sophie | https://www.loveandliterature.co.uk
Molly @ Transatlantic Notes
So much reflection here — I am moved by it and love your words!
Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)
That’s a beautiful poem Jaya. I agree with what you say about rejection. It’s something we need to take and learn from.