Jerry Brotherton Poet Rhyme

Being an Artist

At what point do I give up on my dreams
When do I know that my innovations
My poems or novels will not it seems
Live outside of my imagination

When should I realize that my brilliance
Is overblown desire; not artistry
They say I am showing my resilience
Not settling for my mediocrity

When will I understand that I’m lying
Thinking that there is someone who might care
When will it be alright to stop trying
Never! As long as you are there to share

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Triny Xiang January 21, 2024 at 8:23 PM I for one do care about your poetry. We are all liars with many partitioned selves. The best liars are artists who see poetry in the mediocrity. I see you and offer my thanks for your vision.

Sara Kendrick January 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM There is always someone for each person on this planet. I think that praying for that right person to come into your life is a good thing and also pray that God will help you be the right person. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Deb M January 19, 2024 at 10:18 AM Never is the correct word Brother Jerry! I love your poems and would miss them and it gives you joy and that matters!! Sister Debx

Heidi Sands January 13, 2024 at 9:18 AM Keep up the writing. Lovely ending to this poem. Uplifting Jerry :)

Anne-Lise Andresen January 11, 2024 at 11:41 AM - Writing and sharing poems, is great joy ... that's all I need ... a "famous poet" ... no, I'll never be ... but, it doesn't matter ... carry on my friend :) - hugs

Silent One January 8, 2024 at 10:45 AM You never give up my friend... as you never know when you will get your break.. a lot of it is down to luck.. never give up and keep trying.. nicely one..

Jim Slaughter January 8, 2024 at 10:33 AM No one is an "artist" to begin with. Only time will make that decision. In the meantime, keep on with your dreams...and your writing.