Penny For Your Thoughts, Mine Are Free

just an old rant

A Penny for Your Thoughts, Mine are Free
I wanted to write something really brilliant,
something so unique and creative,
that people would race to review it,
just to say that they'd been there first.
I wanted people to know my name,
and to hear them say they loved my work.
I lost sight of my true goal.
I struggled to write it,
my masterpiece,
but every time I thought I had it,
some one said it wasn't good enough;
and it fell short,
like most things in life tend to do.
That got me to thinking.
Why was I slaving away,
berating myself and putting myself down,
for a 'masterpiece',
that everyone but me would be happy with?
After all,
don't I write for myself?
Isn't writing my release for pent-up emotions?
So why, then,
was I bottling them up even more?
To please the masses?
If I wanted to do that,
I'd be the next big celebrity.
No thank you,
that's not what writing is about.
For me,
writing is a release,
a way to express my anger, fear, and pain.
It's a way to be myself without regret.
That is my goal.
So what if you don't think it's brilliant?
Who cares if it's not 100% unique and creative?
Why should it matter if I only get one review?
I like my work,
so who gives a f**k if you don't?
My writing is me on paper,
and I like myself the way I am.
My masterpiece will come when it comes.
Critique, don't criticize.
And I will follow suit.

Reviews

[Francesca]

hmm, true. we all decide that we want to write something that would "make people race to review it, and people to know our name". but when we actually try and do it, that's the one thing about our writing that everyone seems to hate. that's how the world works :) lol

i think this is the masterpeice you were trying to create.

nice job :)

[Lil T]

I love the thoughts behind this. Great job in protraying the frustration and resolve.

[Dianna Ulmo]

Lovely in all ways. I need to take your advice.

[Miranda]

oooooo! i have felt that way so many times before, and i think any good writer does....thanks or sharing this with me and i dont care what you say i think all of your works are masterpieces because they all seem to come from your soul. ;] love, m

[Matt Shutler]

I think this is really good. You seemed to capture most writer's thoughts and sometimes frustration when writing. Cool work.

[Thea M. Joy]

I say if you have something on your mind, get it out. It doesn't matter if the form suits anyone else's taste. Sometimes I can't force my thoughts into poetry form because they just won't fit. In those times, I guess I just resort to a journal-type entry but we all do it our own way. And you are right, you should only write for yourself. People used to ask me to write poetry for them for special occassions or to give to a loved one and I was never satisfied with the outcome. Writing is about what we feel. If you can't feel it, don't write it. Anyhow, I'm with ya girl!

[Adani Adoshi]

I have to say, rant or not, this should probably be every writers motto. Go and do whats on your heart! Thats the best way to suit yourself and show your expression. Very entertaining, though I would have liked it more if it was poem based. But, as I said before, I'm not the judge of your creativity. Don't slow and express your heart out!

[Tiffany Pochatko]

I think this is more of a rant than a poem but I like your words. I don't really like the reference to Paris Hilton, but that's just because there has been so much talk of her recently that it gets annoying. I think you make a good point here. This site tends to make people go more for the next highest rating and not their own personal satisfaction. I agree with you, to me, writing isn't about pleasing other people, it's about yourself. If people happen to like what you write, well, that's just a plus. I have to admit, when I was writer of the week, I really got caught up in pleasing people. It sucks when you lose sight of that. I hope that you stick to the opinion you have formed here and good luck on your masterpiece.