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Published: 2014-05-23 17:15:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 30095; Favourites: 780; Downloads: 0
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When a writer puts his soul and passion into his work.
It will go unnoticed, often because of its length.
It is a rather sad fact, but a truth nonetheless.
For the simple emotions conveyed in just a few words,
Often hold more sway with those who are emotionally swayed.
There is no depth of the heart, nor a single thought spared.
For the effort placed into a piece that forgoes the winning edge,
For a hint of true meaning.
You will not read this piece and I will not expect you to.
It will not be popular or famous, nor will it see the light of day.
For length is the bane of true poetry,
And that is why so many of my kin have already left.
Thank you however, for reading this;
For you at least took the time to see what I would consider 'truth'.
It is bitter indeed and intensely sad,
But for the you that respects this, I am eternally glad.
-Chen, 23rd May 2014
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LMAO oh, my kind of roleplaying does include *wink-y* subjects as well, I do attempt to play my characters like they were actual people after all, with all that's part of that. :'D Just maybe the focus is slightly different eherm-- Yes totally, I'd rather dA's community was more art oriented as well, there's way too much 'poetry' ('poetry', not poetry, if you get my meaning-) and porn out here. Not that I mind either, they totally have their right to exist, but it'd be nice if they existed elsewhere. . 3 .
Wouldn't say the community will *never* change though, you never know what might happen! And in the meantime, you can make yourself a name as hipster poet that actually does care for quality. :'>
Hmm yeah that's true, I heard it was the biggest art community somewhere. But you know, the broader... the more, well, shallow, I would think. . v . ) BUT yes, I agree with your vision of art as well, though more on a "oh yeah I'd love if that was the case because that's what I like" rather than a "THIS IS HOW IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE BECAUSE UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES AND THUS I'M RIGHT AND YOU'RE WRONG"-base.
LOL--- I'm not sure what to say now. xD I aim for something of a mix between sarcastic and respectful actually, but I guess 'cute' is fair enough.
... tell me more about that delicious pain though
cause, actually
well, it's been a long time since I've been caused emotional pain by actual people, but again with this roleplay thing I was talking about earlier, I really sympathize with my characters, and when they feel pain so do I-- and I find that strangely enjoyable, so I'm trying to find out why the hell that is. O-o And you being a poet and all maybe you have an insightful angle on it! ... only if you want to talk about it though, of course.
And eh, thanks again! = v = ) ... I think that might be because I'm supposed to write an essay right now so I'm like "YEEEAAAAAHHH let's take those 3000 words and write them out in comments instead!" But yes I enjoy reading your comments a lot, they're very interesting. >v<Β
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Sorry love, but my roleplay focuses ONLY on winkyΒ subjects x'D haha! I'll tell you about it via a note where we can continue that conversation along with the emotional pain part because it's not something that I would display freely on comments. I mean, I'm personally not a PG person, but I have some standards to keep...for the community and all of course ;3
Speaking of being a hipster poet, I technically am already since I mostly do raps (with no music) and my rap mostly deals with real issues as opposed to the mainstream rapping about money and wealth etc. x'D So I guess that makes me a DOUBLE HIPSTER...OH! COMBO HIPSTER!
And I'm glad you share the same vision as me, I also keep it on an 'open to opinion' basis because at the end of the day, that's just my interpretation of art and poetry. There are tons of people who believe differently to me and that's okay ^^.
And I don't mean cute in terms of what you say x'D I mean it in terms of the way you type using lots of emotes and such. It's a very cutesy way of typing.
Also if you have work to do you better get it done x'D LOL Procrastination is bad. I'll send you the note with the rest soon and we can continue talking there.
-Chen
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Wooow! I like this piece so much, but I have no idea what to say which the others haven't said already
Uuummm.......Ah! Found it!
You are one awesome poet and though I sometimes have difficulty finding the meaning behind a certain poem, yours are easy to understand. Thank you for making me like poetry even more now!
-Amy
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Haha thank you very much for reading and enjoying my work ^^
-Chen
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You're welcome!
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The tidal got me. lol X3 t don't read a lot. D:
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Sadly it's true. So much power lies within words but few people actually bother to notice it.
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Yeah it is. But it's good to see other writers who understand.
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I read this simply because you said I wouldn't and I'm happy I did. 
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You are pretty much correct, which is why I am now practising on focusing my pieces such that they can be swallowed by all ^^
-Chen
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This is EXACTLY how I feel. I hate how literature is under appreciated and ignored over flashy and colorful pictures..
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Well literature is under-appreciated and ignored over flashier literature as well, it's what happens x'D
-Chen
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As in... Sexual smutty literature..? O.o
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Not always, it might be more angsty works, more edgy works, it could be anything that resonates with the wider audience without carrying proper meaning. Who knows x'D
-Chen
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Heh...fav it cause it's the only way you'll know? I beg to disagree, since comments are so much more than a mere favorite. They hold the opinion of the reader regarding your piece, bringing a bit of their truth to your doorstep. Whether you'll allow it in or disregard it alltogether is yet another question.
And 'length' really is a turnoff for most readers...I would know, since I solely write short stories or full stories, the latter often spanning multiple dozens of chapters. Only a select few follow me through to the end, most don't even read the first chapter...simply because it's too long.
But I'll still keep writing, telling my stories...because it's those select few that make my day.
Oh and I'd consider 1802 views, 357 favs and 165 (166 with this one) comments pretty popular and something I'll never see in my day.
But this is neither the time nor the place for jealousy and as such I congratulate you for your overwhelming success
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I respond to all comments actually and I love getting them, but favourites determine the reach of a piece and so I ask for favourites more than comments for that reason ^^.
Also I understand the problem of length, long ago I used to work for a studio I produced full length stories that were about 10 pages per posting. It was very long indeed and almost no one on DA read it. I then realised that DA is better for building up your profile, but the works you wish for the world to read should be sent to a real publishing company and that is the direction I have chosen to take (for now). I only let my beta readers read my latest stories ^^
And yes, the statistics of this piece deem it 'popular' I am well aware of the irony, but that is why I must use my 2 years worth of building my reach to get the real messages out to people so it can be seen by more than just a few. That is what I hope to achieve at least
Other than that, thank you kindly for you comment and the congratulations ^^
-Chen
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Yeah, I noticed when I finished writing my message to you. I'm quite the same actually, I love getting comments (more than favourites, though I do understand that it's the favourites which makes your piece appear in the galleries of those who added them and not the comments) and I strive to respond to each and every one of them until there simply is nothing left to respond to.
Yeah, with dA I've come to realize that many small chapters are more likely to keep the people entertained than few large chapters. The content can be the exact same, but the formatting and length of the individual chapter makes the difference whether people turn around at the sight of the chapter or if they think, 'Might as well give it a shot'.
And yeah, I'd love to send it to a 'real publishing company', but as a matter of fact, it's difficult to even get there if you're a completely unknown author (like I am). Furthermore, I'm by no means a professional (like you seem to be) but just a hobby author, so I'm getting the little attention I'm getting is just what I deserve for the effort I put into it
Though now thinking back on it, I did have chapters which fetched me about 80 comments...most of which were call and response, just like what we're doing right now, so it's really not that representative I guess.
I think you're doing a great job, I often see your pieces in the 'popular' section. I haven't commented or favved before, because I usually can't relate to poetry like that. Well, different people different opinions right?
And you're very welcome.
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Haha, I remember when I once used to just browse responses and forget about them. many popular artists do that nowadays I think. I am fortunate at least, to have learned from my mistakes ^^
Keep going however, because no matter if you're professional or a hobbyist, everyone dreams of getting published, keep going and there will be something for you.
Thank you for the kind compliment though, even if you don't read my works, that's fine. Not everyone likes the same thing c:
-Chen
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I truly believe that if someone goes to the trouble of reading what you wrote and telling you what they thought about it they at least deserve a sign of acknowledgment. Some answers to their questions. Even if it's just a simple 'Thank you for commenting', it still tells the reader that the writer has acknowledged their troubles. But who am I telling that, you probably know that better than I do
How was that? 'Stupidity is repeating the same process over and over and expecting a different result.'
Yeah well, I sorta am published already...that's a big 'sorta', btw
I set myself up at 'lulu.com' (self publishing) and even managed to sell a few books...okay, mostly to relatives and stuff, but hey, it's something
I'm going to try with a professional publishing company once the story I'm currently writing is done...I mean, 'No' is the worst thing they can say after all, right?
With a previous story I already had some offers, but I strongly suspect they were mere vanity publishers...which means that their offers hold no evaluation value for the story I sent them.
It's not even that I want to be famous or anything, the one thing I want...and I think that's the same for any artist out there, may they be big or small, professional or hobbyist...is to bring my thoughts and impressions, my ideas and opinions to the audience. I want to tell them my stories and entertain them. That's why I'm writing. And that's why I won't give up.
And thank you for the encouragement, much appreciated
Yes, of course. After all we're all individuals, are we not?
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Congratulations on the self-publishing ^^ Even if it is friends and relatives first, that is always a good start, well done!
Yes, getting published can be difficult. I know of authors who are 'published' already but have little to show for it and yet, brag about it like crazy. Those I never pay attention to. However there are those who are well-published and yet remain quiet about their achievements, those I like because they tell you the truth about the process and the struggles involved. It too helps me in my journey.
And yes, we are all individuals x'D
-Chen
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Yeah, you can imagine how proud I was when I held my first printed copies of my own stories in hands. Though I'm steering towards E-Pub-Publishing for the simple reason that printing and especially shipping is damn expensive with self-publishing. I'm really glad that the modern times even allow us hobby authors to have our books printed like that. Of course it's not the breakthrough and my books will likely never appear in any actual bookshelves, but just like you said: It's a start. So thank you
I can't really consider myself being 'published', unless my book is generally available in bookstores, can I? And there's really nothing to brag about filling out a form and stuff. Plus, the formatting of my earlier books is plain out terrible
I think so far I have 3 stories up for sale, two of which could do with a rewrite and one that is halfway decent...funnily enough, the one I wrote some 12 years ago now is the one I managed to sell the most...but that's a language issue, really. Without an actual publisher, you naturally have to start with people close to you and people close to me just can't really make heads nor tails of English stories
I'm sorry, it does feel like I'm bragging right there, so I'll better shut up now...but yeah, right now I'm trying to help someone else...a 15 year old deviant to be precise...to take the step into self-publishing. She seems a little reluctant right now, but from personal experience I can really say that she has nothing to lose, but valuable experiences to win.
Is there any advice you'd like to share with the both of us maybe?
And well, I'm not! (Just to complete the reference 
Best Regards,
Refugnic Eternium
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Ah, but you see, you have put effort in where some people might not even bother. Trust me, if you're doing something everyday, you're already ahead of most ^^ Including me on most days as I am one lazy person .3.
-Chennie
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Well, they do say that even a journey of a thousand miles begins with the very first step. All people need to do is raise their foot and put it down again a little farther down the road and repeat that until the thousand miles have been walked.
And I have to be dilligent with my writing, cause I know myself...once I stop, it's incredibly hard to start again.
That's not because I'm lazy (though I like...shall we say...being comfortable), but simply because there's always something new, better, more interesting to do at the time. If I don't force myself to keep at it, I fail in every single one of my projects.
Mind you, that doesn't mean that I 'force myself' to actually write, because, as I'm sure you know, trying to force art is never a good idea. Fortunately for me, the ideas continue to flow and all I have to do is grab them and write them down, so I consider myself really fortunate with that.
But here I am again, ranting your ear off. My apologies. And 530 deviations in 2 years...I don't think you're qualified to call yourself 'lazy'
And no, I don't care that most of appears to be poetry.
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I love it!
And you are right of course, sadly...Β
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Thank you for enjoying it ^^
-Chen
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Entirely true, thank you for sharing this
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Your truly welcome ^^
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Ironic how it got to the front page.
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A reality in which I am all too well or accustomed and familiar with...
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Haha I see, I also noticed you imitated oaklung's '.' style in the poetry title x'D
If you want to be seen however, start by posting to groups. Use your own titling style, stay true to the artist that you want to be. Imitation can only go so far. Show off the you, and slowly people will take notice ^^
-Chen
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I am not imitating anyone...she had not been that of the first to entitle her work using '.'[other poets on other sites 
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I see, so she was not the first. Now I know at least x'D. However, I am a fan of using the title to open the piece, I can't imagine my works without a title since they set the very substance of what I wish to present.Β
It is good if you are submitting to groups though, because even if you don't carry the mindset of being seen, without feedback your work will not improve and it is when you feel hat growth in your own style that you become most capable of expressing your most profound thoughts.
Well done ^^
-Chen
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Perhaps, and I simply utilize the lack of title upon short poems, as a significant number of my pieces bear titles dear Chen. However, I may tend towards changing the titles of such short poems as a result of her popularity in utilizing '.', as I carry no desire to once more be assumed as an imitation -..-...
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Nah, that was my bad, I shouldn't have made the assumption. You could start a '_' or the three spaces style ' Β '
:'3
-Chen
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*chuckles* Amusing.
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*Looks at you with quizzical eyes* Are you a roleplayer too? x'D
-Chen
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*gestures to that of her dA profile in response as a gesture of offering information regarding such a topic*
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*Points out that there is far too much gesturing through excessive gestures of his own* x'D
-Chen
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*chuckles* Quite amusing indeed.
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WTF!? I read it and my edge!
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Thank you, but what do you mean 'my edge'? x'D Sorry I didn't quite grasp your meaning
-Chen
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... my name! 
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