How Writing Saved Me.

How Writing Saved Me.

A Story by Fatima

Once upon a time, before the critics, before the fans, it was just me. I roamed the halls of misery and tangoed with the grim reaper. I used to write for myself, I used to write because it empowered me, it empowered the voice that I didn't have. I used to lay in bed and hide underneath the blankets in the darkest hours, and write the thoughts that consumed my brain. Writing was my escape from reality, I would sit and re-read every poem, every story, every word, to make sure I felt something. Because I was numb, and craved emotion.  I was alone. I was destroyed. I was me.

© 2015 Fatima


Author's Note

Fatima
I was laying in bed and realized that I wasn't the girl I used to be, I'm happy. I wanted to write something that symbolized the feeling of how writing honestly saved me. This is the first draft and I know it needs work, but just enjoy it, as always thank you.

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You've expressed the phenomena of creating well. We all pretty much start the way you've described, exercising our thoughts in private places, then eventually collecting them on a page. It can work that way for other arts as well, such as painting or drawing. We don't know if we can do it, but have an insatiable desire to try. Perhaps we'll like what we've done and eventually show it to someone. If they say they like it, too, then BLAM! we take off like a rocket, pursuing the activity with newfound zeal and confidence.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Fatima

9 Years Ago

Very true! Thank you(:
That is a GREAT poem of Hope, what I'm all about. I could feel the pain of how writing used to be your escape, yet happy ending, for now your free! Love it, thanks for sharing.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Fatima

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much(:
Don't just B, but B amazing!

9 Years Ago

Your welcome & Merry Christmas !
Fatima

9 Years Ago

Merry Christmas! (:
Writing expresses who you really are. Even if you're writing fiction, somewhere in that story is you shining through, reaching out for the reader with invisible hands and whispering, "Hey, this is all me right here." As you know, I like to write a lot of horror fiction, to get away from the real horrors in life. It's fun, it's challenging--like all writing should do. Writing expresses you, and you should be proud.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Fatima

10 Years Ago

Thank you Greg(:
Not Your Typical New Yorker

10 Years Ago

You're very welcome :)
Nice little piece. Something I can definitely relate to. Honestly something probably most writers can relate to. You have a pretty good way with words. Although I love reading poetry, I definitely hope to read some creative prose from you. Nothing like sinking your teeth into a good story.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Fatima

10 Years Ago

Wait what idea?
Dutch Jr.

10 Years Ago

When I said I want to read more prose from you. You should write a novel, or at least a short story... read more
Fatima

10 Years Ago

I started one but I don't know, i'm kind of an over-thinker.

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