Splendid Author

Thank you, splendid Author.

For writing me who I am.

It took me some time to learn if I was a bad guy or a good guy in your story.

It took me some time to learn you’re too gifted a writer for such little nuance.

You’ve written me in depth. Both the black and the white. But mostly grey.

You’ve taken great care, to write my perfections and flaws.

How dull a character of either or.

I can tell you’ve paced around the room, considering them all.

Though you’ve written me complete, and though you know me so well,

I’ll spend all my days trying to learn your work.

What is he about?

What makes him tick?

What makes him smile?

What stirs his ache?

All I know, is I like your style.

Thank you, splendid Author.

For writing me who I am.

I’ll spend all my days trying to learn your work.