TWC on Writing

here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjeCroHYQxU

Hobbled by the
sun, and laid
prostrate by
days of
degenerate
behavior.
Days of
nothingness,
and worse.
Only writing
could save me.

Poor and lonely.
No warm woman to
hold.
No booze.
No home.
But, I had my
writing.
It let the light in,
and buffered me from
the crowds of
scarecrows with sewn
on smiles.

Writing keeps me
immortal and kills
the pain.
It soothes the
mice lost in
the maze, and
brings the stray cat
home to a house where
he's safe.
Writing is the
pillow that keeps
my head up, and
my heart engaged.

Author's Note

Check out my recent limited edition book, Rise Up Collected Poems and Short Stories, here's a link.
https://booksie.chainletter.io/i/thomaswcase888

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The batterings of life can be fierce, and many don't have an emotional buffer to fall back on. That's where the practitioners of an art have an advantage. When all else goes south, there is that art in which to take refuge. Very perceptive writing, Thomas.

[Thomas W Case]

So very true, John. Thanks.

[Mariej]

Very insightful write! Finely inked...

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Mariej]

Welcome always...

[red93]

Nice Work Thomas. Writing is a great thing, and it is still something to be able to call yrself an Author. And of course there are far more opportunities for publication and success these days. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[tumi]

Writing is the most beautiful thing i ever discovered
it gives mt life meaning
and solves my problem
where i pour my feelings
finely expressed and i enjoyed reading

[Thomas W Case]

Much appreciated my friend.

[Neville]

I hear you loud n clear sir .. excellent ink as always .. Neville

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.

[Stella Armour]

Writing is an emotional outlet for many, an art form that lets you get lost in other places that you design around yourself .
You can be anything you wish in creative writing , there are no rules ....

[Thomas W Case]

So very true. Thanks, Stella.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I feel similarly about writing and how it is and always has been a lifeline for me.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you for reading and commenting.