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No Matter What You Write

The paper upon which I write a testament to my failure; words scratched through, lines obliterated, soon join paper wadded, torn strewn around the floor. My pencil, nearly a stub readies a new sheet, a clean slate, radically blurs back and forth above the paper as if frustrated to be put to use. My eyes wander seeking inspiration from here to the floor, suddenly fixated, glued to one page. Scattered among the chaos, words scratched through, I find what I have been searching. What alleviates my fear of writing, of criticism, and elevates my confidence to new levels. I pick up the paper assemble the words together, I write, "No matter what you write, someone will love it."

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/18/2010 11:19:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Mac. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/16/2010 2:56:00 PM
Tis a worthy goal, Mac and you are wise enough to chase after it. Keep up the good work. God Bless, Cile
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Date: 6/14/2010 1:15:00 PM
Many ocngrats on another wonderful feature Mac. Rgds Janette
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Date: 6/14/2010 12:53:00 PM
This is a wonderful piece, a well deserved feature! Accept my colorful congrats. Keep your pens dancing to the drumbeat of your passion. You are such a wonderful poet. With love, Adeleke
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Date: 6/14/2010 12:46:00 PM
Congrats Mac on your featured poem this week on the Soup... a great choice to share with us all.. now where have u disappeared to .. after your contest u are gone??? hope u have another before I go on vacation this Sunday till July 4th.. don't want to miss out on any "goodies" from Mac.. haha..with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/13/2010 7:15:00 PM
Congrats Mac on the featured poem. Vince
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Date: 1/10/2010 1:58:00 AM
::Giggle:: This is a great description of that weird thing that happens that's like something between writers block and just lacking inspiration and bewilderment at your need to create.
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Date: 1/9/2010 5:53:00 PM
Great poem expressing the frustration we all feel at times. Thanks for sharing.
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