She had composed poetry for her own pleasure since 1927 , only now committing herself to writing for others .
Now Fortner spent her time on other , more personal interests , most notably her poetry , and painting in water colors .
Fortner had composed poetry for Fortner 's own pleasure since 1927 , only now committing herself to writing for others .
Now Fortner spent her time on other , more personal interests , most notably her poetry , and painting in water colors .