Thank you for stepping into M’s Corner. I am delighted to share my first feature with you.
Without doubt stories, novels and literature enrich our cultural fabric and connect us to our community.
I hope my Love Letter to the Arts encourages you to explore the wonders of creativity and attend some of the delightful and immersive events at this year’s Rye Arts Festival.
We also hope you will be inspired and reminded of the importance of the arts in all its forms. For me, it’s about writing, speaking from the heart, and sharing my words.
My Dearest One,
I have loved you from afar, and yet, I never thought to tell you how I feel until now.
Thanks to you, I was born to realise my dreams.
Storytelling is in my blood, part of my Irishness, and inherited ancestry.
Thanks to you, writing has been my passion for over 40 years.
You remain my trusted friend, who motivates me to carry on, no matter what.
You never waiver in nourishing my need to write and be inspired.
You never falter in the belief that I can write, tell stories, and speak from the heart.
The words flow as I piece them together like a jigsaw and eventually, a picture appears. The story evolves to completion and makes sense.
You have encouraged me to write and share this passion, with the world.
Thanks to you, writing is part of who I am, where I have come from, and, where I am heading.
You are my guiding light even on those oh so testing days.
No matter how I am feeling or what is happening around me, you never leave my side. Daily you sit on my shoulder, and whisper, “You are. You can, and you will, find a way to tell your stories.”
When I falter and pull away, your love and compassion comfort me. You motivate me to never give up. For this is what I do. I write to develop my craft. I write to share. I write to touch readers willing to come on the journey with me.
Many years ago, when life no longer worked, I moved countries. I turned my life around and felt able to rekindle my passion. And you, welcomed me home, unlocked my imagination and my writing voice again.
And, thanks to your belief in me, nine years ago, I stopped hiding behind a pen name. One I had held onto for twenty years. I stepped into a bright light. Without fear, I began to write in my name.
I treasure the precious gift you bestowed on me.
The writing fire lies deep within my heart, and my soul. With your support, this fire will never burn out.
Know that I love you. I always will. When nothing else seems to matter, you matter. Words and sharing stories will always matter.
I’m thrilled to be taking part in the Rye Arts Festival 2023, appearing on September 27 from 10:30am at the Mermaid Inn. If you have not already secured your tickets click here: https://box-office.ryeartsfestival.org.uk/sales/2023/52nd-annual-festival—2023/miriam-mcguirk
See you next month. With warmest wishes, Miriam
Image Credits: Miriam McGuirk .
Oh Miriam what lovely words you really do have a talent for them.
This love letter could mean different things to different people (thought it might also be about your lovey Chris).
Keep writing it is a talent shared by few xx
Much love N xx
With appreciation and thanks for reading Love Letter to The Arts N. I’m so pleased you enjoyed this first column. I agree this letter could indeed have many interpretations. readers must choose which one resonates with them.
Miriam, you clearly have a talent with words.
I found your words moving and full of meaning.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Looking forward to meeting you at your event.
Hi, David. Thank you for your kind comments. Do introduce yourself at my Rye Arts Festival Event on September 27th at the Mermaid Inn – The Tudor room.