A WRITER'S TRUTH

When I first started sharing my writing some people said it was to showboat. It almost made me stop. I have since come to realize what it means to be a writer.

 

 

Writing is not about ego, it’s not about selfishness or pride
It is not about being smarter or just showcasing what’s inside
Writing is about feeling; it’s about scribing what you see
Writing is about aesthetic meaning; it's desire wanting to be free
Writers believe in hope; they write on pens tempered with faith
They write during utter oblivion because it relieves their inner ache
Many writers are often lonely and only their words can fill the space
They launch words into their void, hoping to fill that empty place
It's never about being popular or being seen for having a gift
It about exposing those hidden pains or giving someone else a lift
Writers give pieces of themselves to this world of broken souls
They encase it inside verse, so others can read and be made whole
It is a very delicate gift and sadly many writers die too young
They give and give to man and receive little love from anyone
So understand that writing is a wondrously humbling thing
Writers give all they have inside to teach others how to dream

 

© 2013 Eddie K. Phillips

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

Whatever creative outlet you may have in your life some dip s**t is going to come along and diss it. I think you're a good writer and I like reading your work so the next time someone says you're showboating look them dead in the eye and say "Sure. What about it?"

[Eddie Phillips]

Oh I do! Thanks brother for reading my simple words again. I just write what comes to me.

[GIUSEPPE]

Eddie - I am new to writing. Thank you for the insight. With as little as I have written thus far, I can identify with this write. It makes me feel proud to now be a writer! I hope I can live up to this model!
GIUSEPPE

[Eddie Phillips]

No matter how much you have written the truth is the truth. Writing is a gift. It is not always easy but it is also not always hard. It enlightens and provides a light at dark times. I am glad this poem connected with you

[Sheila Kline]

You indeed humble me as a writer and have captured so much of the essence of a writer's heart! We open our hearts, our souls, our "all" to share with others bits of wisdom, philosophy, advice, our dreams, our pain, our ability to connect to another - this is what I feel you are saying in a very talented way! May we all be able to teach others how to dream!!
Excellent!!

[Eddie Phillips]

Sheila thanks for honoring me with your kind review. Writing can be hard sometimes but it allows us to take pain and make it constructive and beneficial. I also love the times when it flows like a river. It is a amazing gift. Thank you for reading.

[Pax]

Incredible!

I think you have said it all what makes us write or expressed ourselves in words...
"They write during utter oblivion because it relieves their inner ache' ~ oh, how true is that...

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you for reading this and connecting. I am very happy that you did.

[Antoñyo]

"There are writers...and then there are people that want to write."
This is a clever, creative gem that express what "writers" are about to near perfection!
Fav line: "Writers give pieces of themselves to this world of broken souls" Soo so true.

Thanks for sharing

[Eddie Phillips]

Writing is hard sometimes. You write when your happy or sad. It is a difficult gift and I try to look at it as such. Thank you for your kind review.

[Laminators Dubai]

right on!
everyone said what i wanted to said...

great write eddie...

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you for reading. This poem speaks from the heart of me.

[Laminators Dubai]

yeah i can see that...^^

[A. H. Pinley]

Writing is like music in a lot of ways. There's not one correct method or style to showcase your craft. For some the thought of sharing your imagination is stressful, but then for others no big thing. Where ever you find yourself Eddie, keep doing what you're doing. Yu write in a pleasant way. God bless!

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you. I will continue to write what comes to me.

[Marie]

You're much more idealistic about writing than I am.

[Eddie Phillips]

I may be but great writing can be born from simple ideals. Thank you for reading this poem.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I feel very emotional when I read your pieces, so know that you are doing a great job! I once belonged to a poetry site that I had to pay to be a member of.It made me feel like I had to pay people to relate to me. They were very strict with the way you reviewed and I became stifled and almost quit writing as well. Thank goodness neither of us did. So glad to meet you!Thank you for sharing your words and feelings. It was my pleasure to stop by.

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you for taking the time to read my poem. I am happy you enjoyed it and connected with it.

[Clara]

Exactly. I really related to the lines:

They write during utter oblivion because it relieves their inner ache
Many writers are often lonely and only their words can fill the space
They launch words into their void, hoping to fill that empty place

Great write, Eddie.

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you Lola. I am happy you connected with this poem.