Write, write and write some more

Words are powerful. They create tears, laughter, happiness and sadness. Without the great word-men and word-women. What would we know and understand?

                             Write, write and write some more


What would this world be without words?

The ancient writers wrote of war and love without fear.
Many of the great writers were damn for their thoughts.
I'm thankful for the realistic words of Dryden. Mark Twain honest and direct words and
Kosinski for making me see the true and scary world. Nevil Shute took me to times of war and taught me war is cold and heartless.

Their words left me with images of the realness of war, murder and disappointment.
They also taught me. Write, write and write some more.

Lonely can be the writer who looked at the world with real vision. Blessed be the writers who followed wars and desperate times. Hemingway served as a Soldier and reporter. His words bleed of the terror of war.

We need our Virgil and Dante. Without them myth and story would of been forgotten.
Sir Walter Raleigh, Robert Herrick, Jonathan Swift wrote of love, war and hard times. They left us with true history and they showed us. We can overcome hard times.

Why do writers write of war, love and depression? Why do writers write song for nature, beautiful places and woman?

We must. Writers are not born with pen and paper. They learn the want and need to express dreams and possibilities like the great ancient writers.

Dead writers come alive when we read their words. When we quote them and borrow a line, we rebirth powerful thoughts and great men and women.

I believe you must read to write. How does a empty book become full if you do not live?

Writers like Hemingway and Jack London would tell us. A worthwhile life is filled with adventure, love and pain. Read a Helen Jackson "Century of Dishonor". Read a love poem from Sir Philip Sidney. They teach us real history and story of love.

We need a billion writers. Writers see with clear vision. Write, write and write some more.

Honor the ancient writers. Please read, read and read some more.

                Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you enjoy,

Reviews

[Ink-stained Hands]

"Dead writers come alive when we read their words. When we quote them and borrow a line, we rebirth powerful thoughts and great men and women."

Reminds me of the great works of The Psalmist, David and all the passionate writings and songs in Solomon's book. You are very right, my friend. We have to read, learn, be inspired, and write. Along the way, we will find ourselves living and re-living the heritage that those people and their words have made. :)

-Zenith

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. I need to "The Psalmist." I believe if we don't read. How do we improve?

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I remember Doctor Seuss and Shel Silverstein.
I had Shel Silverstein Books read to me in 3rd grade
and I have 2 of his books and I love Doctor Seuss books
Maurice Sendak Where The Wild Things Are a favorite childhood
book and Another amazing Writer,
Shel Silvertein one of my favorite poets and we have Where the
wild things are book and movie at home.


Doctor Seuss cat in the hat/ green eggs and ham
Sam I am many good writes.


This is a wonderful Tribute to the Dead writers.

Also I am thinking of William Shake spears another
Amazing Dead writer.


Thank you for sharing the Wonderful piece.

Blessings. Kindred poet

[Coyote Poetry]

We were blessed my great writers who left us with words and knowledge. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

you're very welcome. Blessings. Kindred poet

[外人 (Gaiji..]

I say AMEN !! I couldn't tell it in a better way, this piece is so inspiring and I definitely think everyone should read it ! It's full of wisdom, the more people read it, the better will be for the humankind.
Loved it !

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the positive comment. We need more writers.

[Antonio Valentino]

so very true my friend..

we are the call of the voiceless.. and the will of silence

always enjoy reading your wise and heartfelt thoughts my good friend..

thanks for always teaching us

:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Antonio. Just thoughts for poetry.

[fatimasque]

loved it! two lines especially killed me.
A- your opening statement: What would this world be without words?
and B- Dead writers come alive when we read their words. When we quote them and borrow a line, we rebirth
powerful thoughts and great men and woman.

So true, and how i feel so often! that history, pain, war, terror, truth- writers and their experience, all come back to life through having us read. amazing the power of words! indeed!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading. I like the Bob Dylan quote. "If you are going to steal my words, please write them better." I tell the young writers. Almost impossible to create new words. Been word-men and woman for 10,000 year.

[ms. barrie]

very eloquently honest tribute to all the wonderful poets/writers of the past...
that have inspired us all (personally my favorite poet is John Keats.)
i'm glad i visited this write, thank you for penning this uplifting...
inspiring poem...and of course sharing this with us all.
*goes into favs.*

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you BarrieJoy. I haven't read Keats in a long time. I got lucky last year. At a library sale. I found 20 book for a dollar a piece. All the great and ancient writers. I have a lot to keep me busy reading this Summer.

[ms. barrie]

you're very welcome, Coyote Poetry...I need to re visit his art myself. wow...sounds like it!
this was a pleasure to read :) --- happy reading!

[Emily]

A true homage to the greats of the past. Wonderful work, Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Emily. Can't forget the great writers from the past.

[Laura Harrison]

exactly :) i'm adding this to my favorites.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. I added my favorite writers into the poem. Many great writers. Enough for us to read till we cannot read no-more.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Being a writer is a great way to not only express ourselves but move people to express themselves as well. Without words there might be more peace but no inspiration in the world.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

you are most welcome sir.