Writer Disappointments

There are some disappointments about being a writer, especially the rejection. The small things you submit in fiction that gets rejected can be deflating. Recently I submitted my writing to a contest from a well-known writing magazine, 100 words - write an opening paragraph to this photo. I did, and I thought maybe I would have a chance. I saw the results today - my entry was no where to be found. I was disappointed. I wrote 100 words and still didn't get the job done. I saw the other finalists and I didn't think they were as good. I think we all think that though, our ego gets the best of us. We think, of course why wouldn't they pick us, our submission had to blow their mind, however, it doesn't always happen that way. I am not going to give up though because, although I am disappointed, I didn't write it for them, but more for me. To get my thoughts out there and idea, but mostly to try and be heard, even if only to be discarded later.