Jslambert Mister Roboto Poet Carpe Diem

When No One Reads

July 16, 2014- Inspiration for
 "When No One Reads"

When no one reads, keep writing
right now just might not be the right time.

Poets are currently considered
lowest of low, scum of slums
but that doesn't mean things will always be this way.

Be patient growing your poet trees
persistent, 
doing it for the right reasons
dredge that sludge of truth stuck deep within your gut.

Get it out, get words down
just don't try so hard
and please pay no attention to those lacking appreciation for your goddamned art.

When no one reads
please...keep writing.

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Andrea Dietrich August 16, 2014 at 9:30 PM Rereading THIS one and I am still loving it.

Tim Smith August 7, 2014 at 12:05 PM Where was I when you wrote this gem...definitely not reading :) ......sometimes the poems get pushed through the new 200 fast other days they are up for a while...Glad I saw this on the hot 100 list....very well stated...many times, good or bad I have to get the thoughts out...cheers

Jay Loveless August 4, 2014 at 12:56 AM Thank you. . . I love this poem, and I love the inspiration it brings. Everyone has those moments of doubtfulness, and your absolutely right, in those moments we just need to keep writing.

Poet Destroyer A July 29, 2014 at 12:37 PM Hi JSLAMBERT...! A powerful thought and theme... Verlena, has the most outrageous contest on the soup so far. She is awesome. I enjoyed viewing all the winning poems on her list. Congratulations, on making her list... XOX :) LINDA

Robert Lindley July 29, 2014 at 9:37 AM Damn glad I found this honest and fine write! I am going to add this to my fav list because it represents the true poet's heart so very well.. You keep on writing my friend as shall I. I would also like you to know this, time is the biggest culprit IMHO. Some of us would like nothing better than to be able to spend 12 hours a day reading, writing and commenting. That amount of time simply is not there . Yes, I sometimes read and do not comment because I am trying to get in more reading time.

Verlena S. Walker July 24, 2014 at 11:51 PM JS, I enjoyed this poem... Thanks for entering my contest and congratulations on a this articulation that is awesome. Keep empowering... Verlena

Laura Breidenthal July 24, 2014 at 3:34 AM I agree with this piece. Tells me to keep going despite what people think. Liking your work a lot! Always, Laura

Gry Christensen July 23, 2014 at 6:35 PM Yes, keep writing! And write for yourself, first and foremost. I too am glad I came across your poems, you write and express yourself well!

Dan Kearley July 22, 2014 at 2:11 PM Indeed I will! Nice to hear from you.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 21, 2014 at 6:08 AM Yes, even if no one currently reads, one way or another, someone is bound to be touched by these "poet trees"-- planting seeds in their thoughts, that grow to other poet trees (even if it is one person, even our own selves, then heck it wouldn't have been in vain, right?).... I really like what you say here-- everything has their own time-- as long as we are happy with what we write, as you say, even if there are no readers, at least we still write, we can only grow from it.

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2014 at 9:39 PM oops, it was THIS one. Now I remember!!!

Carolyn Devonshire July 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM Dear JS, There's a definite ring of truth in this poem. What the writer perceives as art may not appeal to an individual reader, but we learn to write for ourselves. Sometimes that produces the best work. I've been on vacation since July 1. Now I'm in New Jersey, have also been in Key Biscayne, Key Largo, Boston and New Hampshire. I'm sorry I haven't had computer access in most places along the way. Your poem is awesome! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2014 at 1:25 AM hey, so glad I helped you be inspired to do this one. no wonder I liked it so much!!

James Fraser July 17, 2014 at 1:27 PM With so many poets, and so many writes. They are all so worthy, but simply not for your sight. We all have to admit, that we can't write everything, but every single write, is entitled to sing. The words for we, written by thee, JS - nice one, and I hope it gets read and read, James :)

Jadazzle United July 17, 2014 at 12:39 AM Keep on reading and writing my friend:-) Hugs Jan (in my other guise but I had to applaud your write) xx

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2014 at 11:51 PM these are awesome words for us all because we sure are treated like scum sometimes. I hope you are right and the world turns around one day!!!

Eileen Manassian July 16, 2014 at 9:56 PM This is sage advice, indeed. Great write. Thanks for keeping us on the right track. Sometimes poets read, but don't comment. That doesn't mean the work isn't appreciated. They just may have their reasons for appreciating it quietly.

Poet Destroyer A July 16, 2014 at 9:56 PM You said it better, and with heart. JSLambert, I'm not much into writing these days. Thank you for passing by one of my oldies. I got a one thing to say to you before I head out... LET IT OUT, Write about everything:) Have a nice one.. LINDA Poet Destroyer A July 16, 2014 at 9:57 PM PS... I noticed, no one's reading any of the new poems. What's happening to this site?

Casarah Nance July 16, 2014 at 8:16 PM Very inspirational. It is hard to keep writing when screaming in the dark and no one is responding. But the scream is releasing something deep within and the only way it can get heard is to let it go. I applaud your poem :)

John Lawless July 16, 2014 at 7:15 PM "dredge that sludge of truth" Love that line. I have waded through a lot of sludge to find that truth.

Jan Allison July 16, 2014 at 6:00 PM Oh you have hit the nail on the head with this write - the lack of comments especially over the last few months is depressing - I can comment on 50 writes lucky if you get 10 back. I have made suggestions how the site can be improved but so far no joy. Don't give up keep writing I agree. hugs Jan xxx John Lawless July 16, 2014 at 7:18 PM Jan, I try to scan the poems posted frequently but there are so many every day and they change so quickly as new ones are posted it seems a hit or miss deal at being read. The contest offer some great themes and a greater chance to connect with some of the poets on poetry soup, at least those who submit to the contests.