Writing

A writer writes because she is a writer.

She writes for her pain,

her search for value,

her temptation to lust.

A writer writes because without words, there is no life.

She writes for her mother's warm heart,

for her father's rough fist,

her lover's luscious secret.

A writer writes because she feels passion dripping from her fingertips.

She writes for the blood that leaks from her soul,

the burn that presses on her hand muscles,

the thudding that flicks in her chest.

A writer is a great writer because she writes.

If she only thinks about writing,

she is not a great writer at all.

She is merely a great thinker.

And without words to write down, thoughts are useless.

Author's Note

It's been a long time since I wrote on here but I decided it was time.

Reviews

[FIN]

I loved this, Ms. Bostic.

Each line and stanza were beautiful.

I liked the repetition of, "A writer writes..."

I feel it connected the reader (who is also a writer) with you on a deeper level each time you introduced a new topic to gaze upon.

Well done.

Much love,

LR

[Brittany Bostic]

Thank you so much for your kind words and review!

[MCS]

Writing is an act of faith....practice religiously

Enjoyed your poem

[Brittany Bostic]

Thank you for your review :)

[Gee]

For some a must, for others, like myself, a way to while away time whilst the family sleeps.

[Brittany Bostic]

Thank you for your review

[Charlotte]

Love this! Writing is always a form of escape, the reason to put your words and thoughts on paper. You put it so beautifully

[Brittany Bostic]

Thank you! I appreciate this!

[Diamond]

Every line reminded me of what made me write what I did. A beautiful piece dripping with life and feelings (of a writer). Bravo!

[Brittany Bostic]

Thank you for your review! I really appreciate it.

[KeithEBaucum]

You are amazing I like your poem.

[Brittany Bostic]

Thank you so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked and enjoyed the poem. I believe writers must write and they bleed their words to paper. Thank you Brittany for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Brittany Bostic]

Thanks for the review!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Brittany.