Lord R. E. Taylor Poet Free verse

Writers

Writing a book doesn’t take much
At least that is what everyone thinks
Maybe hours, days, weeks, months, or years
Sitting alone in front of a keyboard
Ignoring the world around you
Listening to crappy music
Eating tons of Ramen Noodles
And drinking the strongest black coffee
There is never such a thing as sleep
Your mind keeps writing or rewriting the plot
But eventually it always ends
The last words get put into the story
Then the real hell starts
Some editing and a new story
That is the life of every author
And we love it

© Poem – III/XVII/MMXXII
LRET

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Beata Agustin March 2, 2024 at 10:13 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri June 24, 2022 at 11:47 PM Writing a book must he hell far harder than poetry, the length and editing must be so time consumand arduous. This awesome poem on a writer's life and efforts makes me appreciate book authors more. Kudos!! Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too.

L Milton Hankins March 17, 2022 at 9:06 AM Nothing more satisfying, Lord. Enjoyed reading your poem on writing a novel. Interesting. I've been writing since I was a child, and I'm 80! If it's in your blood, you just can't get away from it.