Ink Stained Knife

My Bic is filled with blood.

I state a fact

That all great writers know.

In my wrists, my blood runs black.

Through these veins, dark ink flows.

 

All writers feel a passion

No other artist knows.

This passion can cause a verbal reaction

From which beautiful words will  flow.

 

The poet feels things deeply,

A Pandora's box which can't be closed.

Creating rhymes that brush the ears ever so sweetly.

When truly inspired, ones true beauty shows.

 

An author creates tales

Some of terror, others of woe.

Tales of love and bitter betrayal,

Or a sweet romance, sexy and slow.

 

Pain, however, pain inspires all!

From  Great Shakespeare, straight to ol' E.A Poe.

From Great pain comes great fear,

Every single one has let it show.

 

Lastly, I say, yes my blood runs black.

From now til eternity this stands true.

I am well on my path and I won't turn back.

Not for them, not for her, and certainly not for you.

 

 

Author's Note

speak your mind all ye people.

Reviews

[CourtNny]

Wow! I really loved the way you ended this. The last line was a kicker and so true. We stick to what we do, shut your mouth and do what you wish but don't tread on our passion.

My favorite stanza was:

An author creates tales
Some of terror, others of woe.
Tales of love and bitter betrayal,
Or a sweet romance, sexy and slow.

I really like this a LOT. Thank you for writing.

[Cheryl]

I think we all concur on this one for sure! Great piece!

[Tears Forgotten]

Amazing.. its got strong flow and complete context of speaking.

It is so true how you put the meaning.. nice.....

[Servant Ties]

LIKE OH MI!!! *glomp* I love this poem, its one of the best you've written. and that is true about us writers our blood does run black with the ink that we use....best I love this alot.

[Alexander]

Lovely, Perfect.

[justjenn_2u]

First off, this poem has dynamic flow. I was able to read this without stumbling.

I enjoyed the emotion you put into your words here, for poets are definate different lot of people. : )

Good write!

[[untitled]]

Yes, I agree, pain is often most times the greatest muse. I admire your honesty and your unique use of metaphors in describing your blood with the ink you write with. Black. I enjoy your writing style. Reminds me much of my own. Every second and fourth line, rhyming in perfect unison. The ending is POWERFUL and my favorite . . .

"Lastly, I say, yes my blood runs black.
From now til eternity this stands true.
I am well on my path and I won't turn back.
Not for them, not for her, and certainly not for you."

Perfection!

[emz]

Wow what an excellent piece of work... I loved this well done and thanks for sending it to me!

[CD]

lovely as far as poetry goes,but kinda morbid

[Last Lying Look]

This is an amazing piece!
I'd have to say my favorite part is:
"I state a fact
That all great writers know.
In my wrists, my blood runs black.
Through these veins, dark ink flows."
Such a lovely piece. You have talent.

-Elissa :)