I hear ya. Some days I wish I was good enough to even have imposter syndrome.
"Comparison is the thief of joy."
This quote reminds me to be inspired by the excellence of others, but to not let it hinder my own journey.
Sometimes it helps.

every writer knows
words are like water
they listen they wait
to decide
the answer the flow
to flood from above
to quench thirsty lips
or leave dry

Yeah, that's what I've heard. I have concerns that I might not hit that mark, myself. Just organically meet inorganic metrics? Cool cool cool.

It's replaced my GenX tendency to overuse casual ellipses... so maybe it's okay?

I don't know - that sounds like a great length for something fun. It's short enough to be approachable, but long enough to build real depth. Go for it!

The structures were firm, rough, and hairy, like a coconut husk. She pried the segments apart, revealing the drone inside. It climbed from the shell like a molting cicada, the glowing blue buzz of its wings filling the cabin.
"Hello," she said, marveling at the design. "You'll do perfectly."

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