By hearing others
You have to get away
By yourself
Pay the price
For your art.
Don’t aspire to be
A celebrated author.
Do you want to be real?
Choose the desert,
Loneliness and pain
Wind and rain
Weather the soul.
But above all
You need to be called—
Writers aren’t made
But chosen.
You have to be given a vision
And you must accept
They may not listen.
Like the prophets of old
You must withdraw
To the wilderness,
Write out of weakness
Draw on your pain—
That’s your provision.
And when at last
You’ve spent
Time by yourself,
You may be worthy
To be listened to
By somebody else.
words are very beautiful .. thank you my friend liked your post ... you are very amazing in an inspiration. and interesting drawing
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Writers, my mother was a writer. You dance to a different drum. Such creativity. Sometimes I'm sure it can be painful. I have a huge appreciation, truly a gift.
thank you - I appreciate your comments . BTW, could I know your first name or nick-name - your handle is too cumbersome and seems so formal - If not, I'll just cut & Paste your nom de plume
I often say poetry kidnapped me. When one gets called to the pen, it is hard to say no. Probably not possible. Another great write, John:)
Thanks, Pryde....kidnapped by the pen - love it!
oooh there is no other way
what could i do or say
i have to resteem this great art, hopefully that its okay....
:-*
hugs to ya
Thanks, @akashas - appreciate that
Great ur work , I like ur post , and I love ur amazing words , so good luck my dear friend @johnjgeddes 👍👍😉, all the best for you 😃
Thanks, Samer
Wellcome for you my dear brother @johnjgeddes 👍👍😃 I am happy meeting you my dear 😊
i try to translate ,,, it is really beautiful ,,,
thanks for sharing this my friend ,,,
I have much to learn from you ,,, :)
thanks, @rezack
I wonder how those amazing words split out easily through your mind, that was beautiful phrases builded.
I also a poetry writer, I love to build the beautiful words, learn by the other performs (works), I'll keep in touch to your blog, wait the next one of your poetry. Thanks @johngeddes.
Thank you
very nice words. Yes we have to listen our voice. What our heart and mind say. Heart never lies. Thanks for sharing such a nice poetry keep sharing @johnjgeddes
Very nice is a poem, a lessonful and excellent writing. Thanksgiving friends to post such a poem.
This poem made me think and has a rhythm of it's own. When I read it for the third time, it began to sound like a rap song. I love the confidence in your words.
Precise and beautiful, as always...
And that image, man. It is so unsetting...
This one really has me thinking. How much of what I am, what I do, is nothing more than a reflection of something else I've seen or heard?
I have no shortage of pain to draw on... But I do need to get away and contemplate what's been happening.
Thanks for giving me this to think about.
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