![]() The Writer's FireA Poem by Carole![]() Had fun with this one...![]() A raging fire within, a writing compulsion Begging for release-a motion of expulsion Freelancing for fun, freelancing for hire A writer’s delight-the writer’s fire Perhaps it’s a sliver from your past A particular circumstance that left you aghast Write to affirm or write to celebrate An earthshaking time in history, a notable date Write to debunk or write to destroy Write about a pet peeve that aggravates & annoys Clichés they say are an enemy of taste Void of vitality & vibrance, a simple waste Become the editor of your own life Cherished memories, caustic memories, happy times & strife Avoid phrases that are pretentiously trite Miter its edges concisely, lace it up tight Avoid verbosity & excessive clutter Polish your text until it sings, make it whimsically flutter Succinct expressions ascending as on the stalwart wings of an eagle Make it soar like royalty, princely and splendidly regal Coax your reader & allure them from the start Incite their curiosity; strum the strings of their hearts Provide them something of substance with which they can relate Toss them a contentious controversy and let them dispute & debate Rein them in with a question, cajole them with surprise Throw them a paradox, humor or a glorified lie Draw them with novelty, an unusual or interesting fact Keep their attention with suspense, whatever your knack Let your fingers roll across the page with abandon Fill your plot with many, ride solo or tandem Give them a tantalizing monologue Wow them with an enticing dialogue A fire within, a writer’s compulsion Begging for release, a motion of expulsion An overflowing unction, a dubious notion A rush of adrenaline, impetuous emotion
Embellish your literary composition with lucid imagery A free-flowing logical, sequential menagerie Communicate to encourage, impart to inspire A compulsion to share, the writer’s fire © 2009 CaroleFeatured Review
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32 Reviews Added on February 5, 2008 Last Updated on January 1, 2009 Author![]() CaroleRio Rancho, NMAboutThere comes a point in your life when you realize: Who matters, Who never did, Who won't anymore... And who always will. So, don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn.. more..Writing
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