For a writer
to master their craft,
there are no shortcuts
It takes years and years
of endless writing
and countless trials and tribulations
If you start to feel disheartened
and think you are
not up to your standards,
set your heart ablaze
Dig down deep and plow forward
because the flow of time
waits for no one
So catch up to it
and continue to create
and build your distinct voice
for all to see
As a writer
your words can not only change a person
but it can also change the world
That passion that you have
comes from the demonstrated ability
of years and years of putting
pen to paper
You are capable of evoking
thoughts and emotions
from your readers
So be grateful for all the writing
that you’ve done
but be more appreciative of all the writing
that you are going to do
in the future
So let your inner voice
bring forth your words
that you know can
ascend the test of time
To be a true writer
you must give of yourself,
put everything aside
take your emotions off the shelf
With your inner voice as your guide
make the words reflect you,
create something special
that’s magical, elegant and true
Your words invoke feelings
from the reader at the start
love, joy, sorrow and humor
are the things that inspire your art
When you share your prose to the world
for all who want to see,
take delight in knowing
that they’ll get an understanding of “me”
So never question your worth
or the passion that you feel,
Writing is your outlet
that enables you to be real
It’s a therapy
Writing releases yourself
Free inhibitions
Lose yourself to art
Create a world of magic
Make your words shine bright
Let your passion grow
Inner voice reveals your heart
Words reflect your soul
Don’t try to rush or force things
Your words need to flow freely
one word at a time
The words you choose
from your inner voice
are fulfilling a destiny
that was preordained
for you to share them
to the world
at the right time
As a writer,
your inner voice is special
and unique only to you
because it has been
entrusted to you
to be cared for,
to be loved,
to be cherished and guided by you
and most importantly
to be shared openly,
without restraints
to anyone and everyone
willing to listen
It’s not bad to dream
but sometimes reality
hits us upside the head
and makes us question ourselves
In that instance,
always follow what the heart desires,
summon all your will and strength
and champion that inner voice
It will help shine
a clear path to your goal
Because dreams can become…
a reality
Writing is a craft
that takes time to learn
and
time to find your inner voice
It takes patience
to grow
You might get weary at times
but stay the course
and
you’ll become strong enough
to stay on path
and
move forward to
reach your dream
As a writer,
we channel our emotions
through our words
that come from our inner voice
and when
we share them with others
it conveys
what our heart is trying to express…
which is our true feelings
In life,
there comes a time
when you might feel
a deep sense of loneliness
When that happens,
reach deep
within your inner voice
and let your words
take your side
It will drive away
the loneliness
And you’ll come
to the realization
that you were
never lonely
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 