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Why I Must Write

I may never win a contest Or be published in a book and somethings I have written May not be worth a look No, I don't write for glory Money or great fame I write because inside of me Burns an undenying flame Maybe a hundred years from now With just a little luck Some publishers may find my work And make themselves a buck

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Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Date: 3/25/2016 12:24:00 AM

A very honest and truthful poem why people write and you put it quite remarkably well in these lines. A 7 indeed!

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/6/2015 1:42:00 PM

Hello Jerry!! Great Poem here, and how so true. Writing is what I do too!! If some people like it -- fine; if some don't -- that's fine too!! You write because you have the passion, interest, and fire to do so like a lot of this. (Just look at the comments below following mine!!) I enjoy the realism of what you say immensely my good friend!! A "Seven" for sure -- absolutely!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 11/8/2015 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Gary, I'm not sure it's a seven, but I'll except a 3 and a 4...lol . when I read your work, it's obvious writing is in your blood

Kp Nunez

Date: 11/5/2015 9:22:00 AM

Fun way you expressed what most of us feel Jerry! It just is in our blood...Let's keep writing then, shall we? Who knows indeed...some great-great-grandson might find himself a windfall...:-)

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 11/8/2015 2:47:00 PM

Thanks Kim, you never know

Lin Lane

Date: 11/5/2015 7:47:00 AM

In admitting your humility, you allow us to flatter you...and with pleasure. When thought comes to mind, we reach for pen and paper. This is well done, Jerry.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 11/8/2015 2:51:00 PM

Thank you very much Lin, writing is as natural as breathing to many, why should any of us expect a pat on the back for each and every breath.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/5/2015 7:17:00 AM

Ha ha, this is so true and you made it fun. It seems we can't help ourselves.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 11/8/2015 2:36:00 PM

Thanks Richard, for all those who like you participate on the soup, I am truly grateful