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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050
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I never really did care much for puzzles Trying to fit odd shaped bits and pieces together To make, a picture how fun is that, not There’s always that piece or two You can’t find Or the one that's, almost right That you try to cram into the space Because you’re too lazy to find the Right one (Hey, kind of like life) Or the one the cat played with like a mouse And kept chewing on and now it has cat spit All over it Yechh! I’m here to tell you It’s quite the ordeal! I would rather write, Instead I just love trying to fit different kinds of words together So many funny little letters So many, different combinations So many, various thoughts Just waiting, to be born To be articulated To make, hmmm A picture? Oh?! I guess that’s the biggest puzzle Of all isn’t it Snap! Never mind I don’t feel right if I don’t write It’s just a part of who I am I guess And in fact, whether or not I’m any Good at it, it’s a pretty darn big part Of who I am I get up every morning five days a week And my time belongs to my job But even when I’m there My heart belongs to my heart’s desire There’s always this damn little voice in my head Telling me, go write that, go write, that Go write that, you slack eyed and silly fool! For the most part, it feels like it’s beyond My control It’s beyond my power And I just can’t stop it (I know, too bad for you guys huh) Maybe it’s a part of immortality To live on To leave something behind So we don’t vanish completely From the earth Taking a fleeting thought And transforming it somehow, Making it, a piece of life Turning it into even a small part Of someone’s psyche And like the ripples from a drop In the ocean A tiny portion, Of the human spirit To just take someone’s mind Off their troubles If for even a brief moment And maybe, just maybe Give them a laugh A tear A smile Or, A small sliver, Of hope Well than That’s a good thing Write? Words weaved together Into coherent thoughts Have a life of their own They breathe They reach out They comfort They give They hold our hands They inspire We foolishly think that we control How our writing will make others feel But we don’t And that’s the fun part Every reader finds a Different meaning A different nuance That they pull out of it And so most of the time We don’t really even know What we’re writing, exactly We are basically creating reasons For people to think And, to feel Changing lives in small ways One word at a time People often say, "I write for myself." Really? Than why are you posting your writing in public forum for the entire world to see? Interesting. We're here to share, to connect, And to be, relevant. The Passion In Poetry, is worse, than crack My name is Writer, And I am a Wordaholic And I just can’t say no It’s a blessing And it’s a curse It’s just part of My strife Yes, I’m an addict And that’s okay I’m addicted, To life Freedom of expression is our, write. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Richy, great to read your wisdom my friend, you are so right in so many ways here, it is a blessing and a curse, often when we are at our lowest we write our best, I don't really like that, but then I love what I have created. Writing is such a God sent thing, we don't realise how lucky we are to have it on our side. So enjoy your addiction my friend, write on and enjoy each moment and word as it appears. I have enjoyed your sharing here. Bye for now, and take care. Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SAVED faster than you and I can say "ADDICTION"!  ...Done! Now that that is out of the way, may I say that I'm addicted to writing ~ and to reading what YOU write! Rich, this was RICH! I do so know what you mean! ~ and you said it perfectly , Sir Poet! I was compelled to continue reading (and nodding) all the way to the end of your post ~ which came too soon for my liking!  Love & Poet Light, Linda  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Addicted ... to life! Now, that was some conclusion, dear Richie!! Just wonderfully intense. We are blessed by your passion for writing! Love, Margherita  |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
To just take someone’s mind Off their troubles If for even a brief moment And maybe, just maybe Give them a laugh A tear A smile Or, A small sliver, Of hope Well than That’s a good thing Write? Wow - you took the words write out of my mouth! Very glad you write, this nicely said so much of what I think about writing. A most excellent job! deb |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
A healthy addiction so wonderfully expressed , hey Richy I feel the same as you Hope |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I didn't ever think I would ever say these words to anyone, but "Keep up your addiction!" We're addicted to reading you! - Owl |
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