The Crux

The Crux

Share this post

The Crux
The Crux
The Best Things I've Ever Written Are From When I Was a Kid

The Best Things I've Ever Written Are From When I Was a Kid

Jonathan Walton's avatar
Jonathan Walton
May 15, 2025
∙ Paid
2

Share this post

The Crux
The Crux
The Best Things I've Ever Written Are From When I Was a Kid
2
1
Share

When I told my Momma that I wanted to publish my poetry at 15 years old, we got a quote from a local printer. She insisted that it be hard cover. “They just last longer,” she said. She was right. But not just about the cover. I think she was right about all of it.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Crux to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 The Crux
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share