Tug of War - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2011-02-04 11:36 AM

I feel the tug
of war
between
me with my words
and
other’s expectations.

Time spent
called obsession
and folly
for no book
in sight

Wasting my time
if money
isn’t
the validation
I seek

LGR©2/4/11

JerryPat
Senior Member

since 2010-10-30

Posts 1991
Louisiana/America

1 posted 2011-02-04 11:42 AM

If you are trying to publish a book and they are wanting much money to do it, there are other ways.

You are absolutely not wasting your time, Lori, money or no money. You give to the world your thoughts, desires. It is not wasted.

~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2011-02-04 11:46 AM

Thats how I feel about it too. But it is hard for some to understand. Thanks for understanding Jerry

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

3 posted 2011-02-04 12:55 PM

Lori, you definitely are not wasting your time...time spent with words is an investment in your legacy...plus, Jerry is right (about the publishing...as we used to say, "Write on!")

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2011-02-04 01:28 PM

I wrote for myself (in the closet so to speak) until I was 50. Now that I have found a place to share my writing, I'm quite content. It is the others that don't see the value in what you are doing if you don't sell it that I have an issue with
Thanks for the kind words Steaven.
Lori

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

5 posted 2011-02-04 02:17 PM

this is awesome, Lori...i enjoyed it so much

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

6 posted 2011-02-04 02:22 PM

Thanks for the "awsome" Faith!

Lori

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2011-02-04 02:49 PM

I understand what you are saying here, Lori. I write just because I love writing. It is a way of expessing myself. Better and cheaper than a shrink.
Ida

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

8 posted 2011-02-04 02:59 PM

Agreeing with all of you. Who is "They" and why should "they" have anything to say?

I have kept journals since childhood. Lots and lots of words spend there,but as Ida said, better than seeking advise and help elsewhere. It is amazing how wonderful it is to be able to connect with the past so easily. Many books there,not for publication and money, but for my own purposes. You keep on writing. latearrival

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

9 posted 2011-02-04 03:09 PM

Thanks Ida and latearrival I hear you loud and clear. I think "they" see my writing as competition for attention.
Lori

Legacy
Member

since 2011-01-08

Posts 60
Louisiana

10 posted 2011-02-04 04:33 PM

"I think "they" see my writing as competition for attention,:

Ah, so that's it . . .

A black cat ran in front of me tonight. I'm not worried. They don't bother Warlocks.

Andrew Scott
Member Elite

since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

11 posted 2011-02-04 05:59 PM

I must agree with one and all above. Money, the poorest reason to write. Peace.

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.