Born To Be a Writer
I was born to be a writer-
It just came to me quite young,
and even sometimes, I am a songwriter.
Since the beginning words have sprung,
I never realized words would shatter my heart;
that my own words would make me fall apart,
and that I would in time consider my writing art.
And that rejection would be a dagger to my soul.
I never knew how hard it was to reach my goal;
I shoulda read the fine print for the sinkhole.
Why must a writer suffer so much?
I pour out my soul with weeping tears.
Oh, why to a pen at night do I clutch?
And send my poems on wings with fears.
And each new poem I press to my chest,
I must admit at times my words make me depressed;
and for this poetry writer there is no rest.
I must, must write the chatter in my head,
I must follow the theme and the thread;
the terms and conditions of a writer I shoulda read.
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January 18, 2018
Poetry/Rhyme/Born To Be A Writer
Copyright Protected, ID 9835-30-01
All Rights Reserved. Written Under Pseudonym.
Written for the contest, shoulda read the fine print 2
sponsor, John Lawless
Eighth Place
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