How Writing Saved Me.

Once upon a time, before the critics, before the fans, it was just me. I roamed the halls of misery and tangoed with the grim reaper. I used to write for myself, I used to write because it empowered me, it empowered the voice that I didn't have. I used to lay in bed and hide underneath the blankets in the darkest hours, and write the thoughts that consumed my brain. Writing was my escape from reality, I would sit and re-read every poem, every story, every word, to make sure I felt something. Because I was numb, and craved emotion.  I was alone. I was destroyed. I was me.

Author's Note

I was laying in bed and realized that I wasn't the girl I used to be, I'm happy. I wanted to write something that symbolized the feeling of how writing honestly saved me. This is the first draft and I know it needs work, but just enjoy it, as always thank you.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

You've expressed the phenomena of creating well. We all pretty much start the way you've described, exercising our thoughts in private places, then eventually collecting them on a page. It can work that way for other arts as well, such as painting or drawing. We don't know if we can do it, but have an insatiable desire to try. Perhaps we'll like what we've done and eventually show it to someone. If they say they like it, too, then BLAM! we take off like a rocket, pursuing the activity with newfound zeal and confidence.

[Fatima]

Very true! Thank you(:

[Don't just B, but B ama..]

That is a GREAT poem of Hope, what I'm all about. I could feel the pain of how writing used to be your escape, yet happy ending, for now your free! Love it, thanks for sharing.

[Fatima]

Thank you very much(:

[Don't just B, but B amazing!]

Your welcome & Merry Christmas !

[Fatima]

Merry Christmas! (:

[Not Your Typical New Yo..]

Writing expresses who you really are. Even if you're writing fiction, somewhere in that story is you shining through, reaching out for the reader with invisible hands and whispering, "Hey, this is all me right here." As you know, I like to write a lot of horror fiction, to get away from the real horrors in life. It's fun, it's challenging--like all writing should do. Writing expresses you, and you should be proud.

[Fatima]

Thank you Greg(:

[Not Your Typical New Yorker]

You're very welcome :)

[Dutch Jr.]

Nice little piece. Something I can definitely relate to. Honestly something probably most writers can relate to. You have a pretty good way with words. Although I love reading poetry, I definitely hope to read some creative prose from you. Nothing like sinking your teeth into a good story.

[Fatima]

Thank you so much, i'm over joyed you liked it(:

[Dutch Jr.]

No problem. And I'm serious about the whole "you should write a novel" idea.

[Fatima]

Wait what idea?

[Dutch Jr.]

When I said I want to read more prose from you. You should write a novel, or at least a short story. Basically meaning something I can sink my teeth into. Something more lengthy.

[Fatima]

I started one but I don't know, i'm kind of an over-thinker.