Thursday, October 9, 2014

Just Because

Day 9 of #OctPoWriMo brought a prompt that really made me think. For today I was challenged to write about why I write. Why do I continue creating poetry (or short stories, or any sort of writing). Why? Read the poem. It answers the question. Please enjoy.

Rod E. Kok
October 9, 2014

I never thought
to write again,
after self-doubt
and a loathing
for my words
infected me.


Knife wounds left
me scarred,
negativity to my craft
left me adrift
on a sea of questions.


But I healed.


The bleeding was stopped
by a true passion
for that creative sequence
of thoughts which leads to
poetry.


I healed.
I became strong.


I no longer feel
a need
to justify my work.


I write because.
Just because.



4 comments:

  1. And I can relate to this! This poem describes how insecure and self-critical I was towards all of my creative endeavors as a younger person. And it's sad. It took the joy out of being an artist, and I abandoned it. But I'm coming back and it feels much more light and joyful. Thanks!

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    1. I'm so happy you're coming back! There can never be enough words to share. Keep strong, fellow poet. Keep strong!!

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  2. This is a very moving love story---you and your words are healed and are in their natural habitat once more. ^_^ Good writing!

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    1. Thank you so very much! It feels so good to be writing on a consistent basis again!

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