Out of Darkness, I Write

A poem about being a blind author, and using writing to respond to my blindness.

I was losing myself;

I was losing my mind;

I was losing it all

In the Darkness;

But then came a light

To save me �"

From the darkness,

I had to write.

Author's Note

Please ignore typos. First reactions appreciated.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a simple true statement about writing. I like the way you SHOW instead of tell, which is the first rule of good writing (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Ooops! I missed the part about you being blind! Just read your profile & now this piece comes to live even more. But even without that challenge, your words speak the truth of writers with sight or without!

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Margie! (((hugs back))) I'm so glad the poem worked for you BEFORE you knew the back story. That means a lot! The poem just came tumbling out, needing only a little punctuation, but that's how my best stuff is usually created. Thanks for taking time to read my bio; not everyone does that.

[_Hanabi_]

Short, simple and true to form. This is a very brief but accurate description of what writing is :)

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Hanabi. Short works best for my poetry. My stories are where my writing gets longer. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Relic]

Writing is a gift to the creative mind. With a pen, we can run down a field, climb a mountain, walk through a city, fly through the air, or simply explain the warmth of a blanket if that's what we are feeling.

I'm glad you are able to write. Do it for as long a you can. :)

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Relic! You're so very right, and I plan to write for as long as I possibly can. I love writing. I'll forego food and sleep to write. It's just what is.

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That's also my case. Funny thing is when i write more about positive aspects of life even i don't too much have them. They start come in to my life like some kind of magic. Writing words can be very powerful. Thank you very much for writing this. Very true and beautiful expressed .

[Debbie Barry]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm glad it rings true for you.

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Yes they do.

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks so much!

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You welcome and thank you too.

[Diane]

The writing gave you something hope, and you are good at it!

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Diane!

[Samuel Dickens]

Everyone needs something to do--I know that. And for those like us who're driven to create, the need is especially strong. Your poem perfectly displays what salvation the writing is to you. A double benefit is that others get to enjoy it, too.

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Samuel!

[Wendy Seames Garner]

So glad you have your writing, Debbie, to bring light to the darkness!

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Wendy! I am, too. It's been my therapy. I fear it's becoming my obsession.

[Wendy Seames Garner]

Not bad, as far as obsessions go.

[Debbie Barry]

No, you're right about that!