The Writing Game

Ideas
are at
times hard to
capture into
one good piece that will
be appreciated.
It is a constant struggle
to please yourself, yet please someone
who would buy what you write. It's like your
soul and spirit takes a negative hit.



by:Brandee Augustus
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Anderson Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 1:23 PM
I'm sorry that this comes late, Brandee. But thnx anyway for the kind commentss on one of my writes. ....Jimmy
Nandy Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations on your win Brandee, i liked the way u've expressed a writer's /poet's constant / troubling fear everytime he makes up his mind to write something new.."who will read? /who will buy? awww it's bad...as an adrenaline rush. And yes, it's a negative hit leading to creation at the end and that suffices the hunger, leaving one parched as ever for more...thanks for your gracious remarks on celestial.....God bless.
Dietrich Avatar
August 24, 2010 at 11:32 PM
oh, I see this won in the contest. Way to go, Brandee. You are my last "read" for the night. I finally better get to bed! Luv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Congrats on the win, Brandee
Brown Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on your win Brandee in Constance ~A Rambling Poet's~ contest "A Road Less Travelled~~". Love, Carol
K. Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 2:02 AM
Hi Brandee :) Congrats on your win with this piece that holds so true-- writing poetry sure can be a hit or miss thing for me too-- but I do take consolation sometimes that at least I enjoy my writes & if others don't well I guess better luck next time for me...;) I enjoyed this write of yours btw :) congrats again : )-- nikko :)
Sweetheart Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Congrats Brandee on your success in Constance's contest with this brilliant entry .. enjoy your sweet success tonight..with luv..ciao..
Devonshire Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Yes, the spirit does take a negative hit when you feel your work is unappreciated. But now you can rejoice, Brandee! Congratulations on your win in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Neels Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations on your win Brandee :) ¤ Wilma
Beesley Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 2:33 PM
true still somebody might love it i take my fears and hates loves and likes and paint grim pictures and it might just get me paid one day
Brown Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 8:19 AM
What a wonderful day to be reading poetry of others. I am so happy your poetry is among those I am reading this morning Brandee. I wish you as I wish all my fellow poets the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. It is a pleasure to me to read my fellow poets poetry. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Interesting write...Let the thoughts flow from the Spirit and someone will also be blessed from the writing as you are blessed to write it..Sara
Gorelick Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Good advice from Tobey..but I do understand what your saying. Keep writing..please write something for my contest if you havent already..Im trying not to look..lol. BG
Hill Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 1:13 PM
write for yourself and if others like it, well thats like getting a cake and being able to eat it too.....TAH
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