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I'm A Writer

July 26, 2011
By EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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&quot;Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.&#039;<br /> James A. Baldwin

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I'm a writer
I run free
I dance along the pages.
Let my mind fly effortlessly
I write what I feel
I let my tears run down my cheeks
Into my heart
Into the cracks
That have been made
By all the pain I've endured

I'm a writer
Free from it all
From the stares
The jeers
The limitations
The laws
That are always binding me
Never letting me fall
Deeper in love
With my writing

I'm a writer
I'm proud to say
Free to speak
Of all the pain
The suffering
The strain
Inflicted upon me
Because my brain
Could never fit
Inside my own head
So I write the rest on the paper

I'm a writer
Escaping through the trees Breaking through the rope
Always bound together
By the hope
That I wouldn't discover
The gift of freedom to write
Everything

I'm a writer
Not a runner
Or a nerd
Or afraid
Im fearless
The paper my shield
The pencil my sword
Because as a writer
I am a fighter
For those who don't know the right words

© Brandi M., Litchfield Park, AZ

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IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 29 2011 at 6:01 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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The word "nerd" means only as much as you give to it. 

Great poem :) Very free, strong, and very writer-y. 

EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 8:27 pm
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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&quot;Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.&#039;<br /> James A. Baldwin

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Well i'm glad you enjoyed it :]
YouThinkYouKnowMe GOLD said...
on Aug. 19 2011 at 7:34 pm
YouThinkYouKnowMe GOLD, Union, South Carolina
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Loved it Kaleigh(:
secrets_of_silence GOLD said...
on Aug. 9 2011 at 4:54 pm
secrets_of_silence GOLD, Gisborne, Other
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life had i loved the more<br /> had it but passed away<br /> as quietly as the day<br /> ebbs from the darkening star.<br /> <br /> <br /> -emanuel litvinoff

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the message the theme the way the words are put toghter that seems to make them fly
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 9 2011 at 3:12 pm
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.&#039;<br /> James A. Baldwin

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What did you like about it?
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 9 2011 at 3:11 pm
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.&#039;<br /> James A. Baldwin

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What did you love about it?
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 6 2011 at 6:21 pm
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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&quot;Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.&#039;<br /> James A. Baldwin

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Lol thanks for responding and I'm glad you understand since i'm definitely what you would call a hopeless romantic. I'm definitely ready for the hardships that come with doing what I love because I know it'll be worth while in the end :]
secrets_of_silence GOLD said...
on Aug. 4 2011 at 7:16 pm
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life had i loved the more<br /> had it but passed away<br /> as quietly as the day<br /> ebbs from the darkening star.<br /> <br /> <br /> -emanuel litvinoff

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i love this
MumblingMelanie DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 4 2011 at 12:36 am
MumblingMelanie DIAMOND, Jackson, Missouri
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I shouldn't be giving out advice and I'm probably just a romantic, but I've always thought it was best to do what you love to do. Yes, writing poetry for a living is neither 'pratical' nor 'safe', but if it's your passion, it's worth it. You'll need to be prepared for rejection and barely scraping by, but you're talented and I think you've got what it takes to make it as a writer.

Good luck in life and, please, keep writing. :)

EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 3 2011 at 6:51 pm
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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Thanks a lot! I'm so glad you like it since most people have told me to pursue something more practical in life instead of poetry. It's just for me poetry and mainly writing in general is my life. I just hope I'll be able to get it in a magazine one day. I have so much to say I just need someone to listen. 
purplequeen BRONZE said...
on Jul. 30 2011 at 12:28 pm
purplequeen BRONZE, Boston, Massachusetts
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Great job! I like it.
Doylekinz BRONZE said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 4:14 pm
Doylekinz BRONZE, North Canton, Ohio
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I agree with Hippie. This poem is amazing & I can relate. It's very touching and moving. The last three words are for sure the best. (But i liked the whole thing) Keep at it!
MumblingMelanie DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 9:45 am
MumblingMelanie DIAMOND, Jackson, Missouri
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I love it! And I can definitely relate!

My favorite lines are the last three, but they're all quite lovely.

Nicely done!