I Didn�t Write This For You

"Write what you want bottomless from bottom of the mind" - Jack Kerouac

I didn’t write this for you

It wasn't my intention

That to you I dedicate

This writing of my invention

I did not aim to please you

With words I write here now

I only did it because I wanted to

With or without you, anyhow

You may not like my rhyming

You may not like its flow

I only write my way

It’s the only way I know

I don’t do it for the glory

I don’t do it for the art

I do it because it’s what I think

Or feel within my heart

I know this may sound selfish

But it’s something that is mine

And somewhere in these writings

The real me, you may find

No need for lies or falseness

Or any dishonesty

It’s just some words I write

With a truth that sets me free

I may not be poet

I may not be very good

I may be overlooked

Or even misunderstood

But still, I keep on going

Doing the best as I can

Does this make any sense to you?

Then maybe you understand

 

Reviews

[~angelalala~]

oh i understand. you write because you want to, it makes you feel better, its a release, its a hobby, its fun. in the end, that's why we all write. on some sites, people become so critical, nitpick your writing to death almost making you doubt yourself. that's why i like this site. these lines especially struck me
"I don't do it for the glory I don't do it for the art I do it because it's what I think Or feel within my heart" very true. beautiful. keep writing.

[Malbert]

OK, you got me. I almost started to laugh at first but then you found your groove and you pulled it out in the end. Touch and go at first. It was almost like a guy running down hill too fast and right at the end when you thought he was gonna eat it, he miraculously keeps his legs moving fast enough to keep him upright for a final, well deserved bow. Bravo, dude. Bravo.

[Pauline Marie Daley]

No you won't be overlooked. :-) Beautiful message. Yes writing can help, inspire, and encourage others, but it is a wonderful outlet for the poet. There are times when the things around you just get too heavy, but writing can help remove the pressure. Very nice. :-)

[doreen cyr]

isn't that what writing is all about great voice
well spoken
doreen

[closed account]

Ok you may have not wrote this for *me* but I loved it and thought that this was very creative!!! great write :-)

[Pointblank]

Well said. Love it. Do what u want, How u want. I think it's our own personal therapy anyway so it's how we see it.

[darkgurl]

Now this is just plain awesome here, so very true and very well written, enjoyed this write....Kim

[Cardinal Robin]

Holy freakin cow man! That makes 10 of my lifetimes whoooooooooo! Ashes Ashes Ashes! WOW! Hhahahaahhhaa!
RIGHTEOUS!