A Poets Plea

Just thoughts about why all of us do this

Do my words give me worth?

Does understanding grow their girth?

Is it a fear of face to face

that pours my words onto a page?

There are ways to express

and this may not be the best

But the letters are like friends

in a dance with my pen.

Some say talking is the best

and though they may be right

no one can interrupt my thoughts

it's me and them tonight.

Bottled up inside is

never the best way

I let the words flow out

I say just what I say.

When I see in black and white

what I feel inside my soul

It makes me want to start again

renews my spirit, whole.

Put it down on paper

that's what we writers do

There's no hiding behind walls

We're spilling out our truth.

 

Reviews

[Wondering Mind]

To me, poetry is one of the most artistic forms of expression; to weave distinct and disconnected words and create meanings to behold in the mind's eye and touch the reader's heart is one "man's" special blessings.
A wonderul write to wonder about why "we" write.

[PasDeChat]

Very nice.. flows and voices why we write!

[DeAn]

I couldn't agree with this more. this is why I write and the reason I rarely want ratings. I am releasing my pain, not trying to win favors or popularity contests. :)

great job.

-DeAn

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I know this feeling
You did a wonderful job with this one as well
I do enjoy your work and feel as if you at times write my life

[closed account]

So true..... I love how you expressed that it's just me and my thoughts! Talking is great! but sometimes you need just you! I can and I am sure many can relate to this poem.

[Rhine Wolf]

Wow! you have chaptured the esance of a poet in this here brilliant write. poetry gives us the licence to say how we feel and the oppotunity to let it go. thank you for reminding me!

Blessed be!
Fallon