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So I write
Published: 2009-03-23 01:36:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 13446; Favourites: 450; Downloads: 152
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God,I can barely remember
when we were strangers
and all I knew was your name.
And I could sit next to you,
and not feel a thing.
I could look in your eyes
and not know exactly what you were thinking.
I wish I could draw out my feelings.
But all I would get
is a mess of paper and pencil
and some scrambled up picture
of demented people
with missing heads and limbs.
Or no faces.
So I write.
Because thereβs something so methodic
about the rolling of a ballpoint pen
running over college ruled paper.
Itβs an antidrug in itself-
rehab in every letter
and safety in every punctuation.
No, not like a cut.
Not like a sharp, shiny razor
slicing a beautifully, unmarked arm.
No, nothing like that.
Nothing compared to the constant typing of words
or the forming of sentences. And thoughts.
So I write.
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Congratulations on the Daily Deviation. It was much deserved -- this writing is absolutely magnificent. It's touching and beautiful, and I hope you continue to write
closing in on 500 faves and 10,000 views. Great job on that as well; I'm happy that good writing has been recognized.
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Wonderful.
And the last stanza...gods, undescribable.
I really hope you keep on writing!
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Keep writing and keep creating.
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Writing always helps me feel so much better, but when I draw it always gets me so frustrated! Good job!
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exactly what happens to me >.<
thanks!
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This is a beautiful poem - I can completely feel the emotion in this work, especially when you speak about how writing is in anti-drug, and about how it's 'rehab in every letter'. I love that imagery, it resonates with me since I am a writer as well.
But just between you and me, writing isn't my rehab, it's my drug. So when I can't write I end up distracted and annoyed and craving a pen and paper. He he.
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Writing helps one release their worry, strife and hatred into words to equal their own feelings.
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ah, thanks!
i'm very glad,
that was my objective XP
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you just described catharsis.
beautifully written.
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Really lovely... writing is a much better of letting out your feelings than anything else, I think. Even though it varies from person to person.. creativity is always the best way.
Oh good Lord, I'm tearing up like a baby. xD
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aw, thank you!
and yes i agree..writing can be the ultimate way of expression.
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You wrote this on my birthday, and it's fantastic. I really don't have many words to express affection that haven't already been cliched to pieces.
This is what emotion used to mean.
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i'm delighted that you liked it.
thank you.
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thank you. =]
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So...when you say "God" you didn't meant it like you were talking to God or about God...it was just like an expression like "God, I'm tired of this?" It's very interesting because my first take on it was you were referring to him, but now I re-read it and it makes sesne that you're talking about someone else...That's pretty awesome that there's different interpreatations!
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it gave me shivers when i read it. awesome piece
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It's very well written. I can relate, as I try to draw and stuff, and not be able to produce anything I could understand, and find out that writing's what really sets me free.
Unlike Frood-Bop, the first line "God" didn't strike me as you talking to God, but as an expression.
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Thank you.
That's what I was going for, using "God" as an expression.
Keep writing! : D
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I like it a lot but I'm still left wondering what your relationship with God is. The first stanza implies that you currently hvae one with Him, however, the poem is left open to whether or not you do. I'm curious.
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I originally used it as an expression instead of more of a prayer, but I'd like to think everyone has their own take on it.
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Well, it, being poetry, should allow everyone to have their own take on it. I feel the key though to great poetry is allowing everyone their opinion as well as allowing everyone to see the original intent clearly. Thoughts?
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Yes, I do agree. But sometimes, it's best that the reader doesn't know the original purpose of the writing, since the writer is the only one holding that information. I don't know. It depends.
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Yeah, I guess you're right, it really does.
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I don't think the first line *addresses God*. I'm pretty sure it's just a turn of phrase, "god I'm tired of this," and the like.
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Oh, ok. thanks, I liked your picture too by the way, lol, guess I should have let you know that too, huh?
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I love love love this! I get where this is coming from, so I think...I write, I've cut, and I pray. And I know that feeling, the relief that comes from all three. This is what I ended up with, what keeps me going..."When you can't compose yourself, compose a song."
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Thank you, and yes...that quote pretty much sums it all up. (:
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