HI Paul, thank you for the thoughtful comment. I agree, those using journals as an internal therapy would not have the same goals as a writer using journaling to capture moments to be used later.

I carry an old notebook around to write down stuff I do use later keeping it separate now from any journal I might attempt. It is old and beat up but so am I and we make good friends.

Thank you for the kind words on the poetry. A late obsession in life neglected too long trying to make a living.

Push on your writing, you, as we all do, have things to share about a life well lived as only you can see it.

Thank you again Paul, greatly appreciated