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
Always take pride in your work,
whether it be big or small,
important or mundane,
because it reflects your true work ethics.
Writing will challenge you physically, mentally and emotionally…but that’s all good because growth
comes from these challenges.
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
Writing is the craft of progression, not perfection.
Have faith in yourself; the moment you believe, the more courage you’ll have to accomplish all that your heart desires.
Writing is a journey
that’s not instant or passive
and
it is not completely result oriented
It’s a process of
delayed gratification
It’s an ongoing routine
that takes consistent training
over months and even years
Though the result is creating
art through your words,
the real reward is
the blueprint to perfecting your craft
and
the person that you become
To show up persistently
and put forth the effort,
it’s what you as a writer does
because that’s your nature
Someone willing
to expose and share
your emotions and heart
through prose
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
Everyone hopes to get an opportunity
once in their life
to go for their dreams
Very few succeed
They’re the lucky ones
that got a once in a lifetime opportunity
to give it their all
Then there are those
that never get that opportunity,
for that chance to shine,
to display their talents and abilities
They’re the ones
that persevere and fight everyday
to strive to make sure
they are not denied that chance
to have that one special moment
where they can showcase
all that they are
in hopes of making
their dreams a reality
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 