To become a successful writer, they say.
Take all the classes, learn what you may.
Read prestigious articles. Study them by the day.
But I hoped to become a writer, in my own way.
I love a great writer as much as the next.
To be honoured as such, I'd be truely blessed.
Would I be ready to put my 'skills' to the test?
Fighting, kicking screaming; approach the apex.
Knocked from the nest, perpetual free fall.
Gasping for air, though I just learnt to crawl.
No way out but through despite the brick walls.
With all ego's denials, can't continue to ignore this Call.
This touches my heart, seeing it has from the start.
Knowing our strengths, yet they keep us apart.
Under the rug, or what can I do, guess I played my part.
But it's time this all changes. We've been here before.
Time after time, across ages and ages.
Predicted restart. To be a rare work of art.
Blinded by melancholia as devients depart.
More and more step up taking their first breath.
Watching them creep up only to fall to their death.
Self created demise, as they claw for what's left.
Reaching for our hands, when they'd left us bereft.
Built different, or we've also climbed those steps.
Always knew there was more than enough, no need for petty theft.
Weighted bounty, accumulated heft.
All in the idea of alleviating some stress.
~Introverted Sage~
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Comments5
Well, you definitely don't need any classes. This is incredible! Enjoyed every line!
Thank you so much!
I'm glad you enjoyed!
Weighed bounty
Accumulated heft. Great phrasing
Thank you!!
Weighed bounty
Accumulated heft. Great phrasing
4th line 1st verse
You succeeded sage
Super write
0pleasure to read
You're so kind! Thank you!
I apprciate your time and encuraging words!
I relate and so naturally, rate
this inking of ambition's
bravely steadfast, transparency
(from your ink
to poesy's ears
may you be granted, all
that your tireless labour
deserves
dear Lighthouse poet
in your daring
you keep aflame our introverted
eyes of literary greed)
what a gift, to share with the world
thank you!
You're too kind!
Thank you for your time and inspiring comments!
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