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Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667
New York

0 posted 2002-11-06 09:28 AM



I've been absent
quite a few times this week
why
because I love someone so much
that poetry wasn't with me

I've been absent because
the light that used to shine
within me
has been put out

People expect nothing of me
won't let me take on challenges
won't let me be
who I want to be
won't accept that I am the way I am
because thats how God created me

I've been absent
because my heart is missing
my love for poetry is dying
not quite enjoyable
not really fun

Whats happening
where am I
what is going on

The absence of a poet

© Copyright 2002 Kellie M. Cantrell - All Rights Reserved
nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200
Between the Lines
1 posted 2002-11-06 09:43 AM


sometimes real life interrupts the process of poetry and  a few days later you will be pouring your words here for us to read...it happens almost to everyone...And there is nothing wrong with writing about emptiness...

hugs
M

WhiteRose
Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon
2 posted 2002-11-06 10:46 AM


Yes, sometimes life overwhelms and poetry fades, but it will soon return.
Larry C
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since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286
United States
3 posted 2002-11-06 11:23 AM


Kellie,
Muses are like that. They just take unannounced breaks every now and then. Courage it'll be back. And actually you are young enough to still be developing who you are. Who you are isn't totally known yet, even by you! So expect some surprises.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Radrook
Senior Member
since 2002-08-09
Posts 648

4 posted 2002-11-08 05:40 AM


Happens to all writers.
Sometimes if you don't try it can go on for 20 years. That's why it is important to at least try.

God bless!

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