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Why I Write
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Why I Write |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA 
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Why I Write Here I sit in the late night Staring at a brightly lit screen My fingers poised on the keys Waiting for the words to come. I wonder what drives me to Sit here night after night Struggling to find the words That scrabble in my thoughts I write to say I love you Making sure the people Who are closest to me Have my words to remember I write when I am hurting In attempt to try to exorcise The demons that swirl inside And haunt this heart of mine I write when I am angry To vent out this emotion That builds and intensifies Without hurting the ones I love I write when I’m happy To share the joy I have found And so I can have these words In my more trying times I write because it beckons me It calls to me, softly chanting My fingers moving over the keys Beyond my control as words flow. I write because I find myself When I feel lost and alone It brings me home..finds me Bringing me the comfort I long I write because it has been my friend Something I can always turn to My constant that is always there Waiting to offer me solace I write because it is who I am. |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Whatever the reason, I am glad that you write...and share it with all of us. This is a beautiful poem.......  Jenn E |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Jenn - Thank you I'm glad you liked it.. it has been rolling around my inside my head ever since I read a poem that Auguste did.. I don't remember the title so I'm not even going to attempt it.. (it is in open forum 9). I'm glad you stopped in |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP Most people would rather die than think; in fact, they do so. B. Russell |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
JP - Thank you for the smile [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 09-24-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
And a better you we could not ask for. Wonderfully put into words why most of us write. I think we all fall into at least a few of these catagories to say the least. Well done. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
rosepetals... Very well put!! I, too, write for all those reasons, but mostly just because I can't help myself. It's an addiction, for which I hope they never find a cure!!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RosePetals~ 'I write because it beckons me It calls to me, softly chanting My fingers moving over the keys Beyond my control as words flow.' Writing is sharing a piece of who we are~ Winging it's way to rest within the heart of another - Thank you for sharing you with me. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Mark - Thank you again for stopping in It brightens my day to see your replies.Sunny - I fully agree! Writing and Passion are one addiction that definately does not need a cure. Thanks for stopping in.Marge - Thank you for your beatiful words I do so appreciate then. |
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