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Among Glass Now I Walk

January 17, 2011
By mcnwritingsoul SILVER, Fairfield, Connecticut
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mcnwritingsoul SILVER, Fairfield, Connecticut
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Favorite Quote:
"They can't scare me, if I scare them first." -Lady Gaga
&
"I remember watching the mascara tears flood the ivories and I thought, "It's OK to be sad." I've been trained to love my darkness." -Lady Gaga

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From every vulnerable streak painted within me,
I preach among despair,
Emptied of soul and drained of wisdom,
Grieving for the weakest of air.

Placed before a blank page,
I fret not knowing of my talent to write,
Each concoction of literary downpour shall be nothing,
Bland among the poison of fright.

Perhaps my being shall forever be humble,
My existence a novel unknown,
Yet for as long as I breath the pain will keep dragging,
Ripping the the core of my empty soul.

Built upon hope,
I have lost my intention,
Among glass now I walk,
Stranded and shattered,
My life has turned to a solace of matter,
all due to this damn writer's block.

© Ciara B., Kennesaw, GA

The author's comments:
Don't we all hate it when our literary minds are blank; blank to the point where we feel like slitting our wrists? This poem is for those who often feel empty; those for whom need a little guidance when it comes to writing. xo,
Liz
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This article has 11 comments.

ElleNicole BRONZE said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 10:51 am
ElleNicole BRONZE, St. Louis, Missouri
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"My role in society, or any artist's or poet's role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all."

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This is really unique. I love it!

Would you please comment/rate my work? I need more feedback as well. I'll continue rating your great work. Job well done on the pieces I've seen so far!

poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 12:45 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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Your poems seem very thought out. Am I right? Very interesting though! I'll just say keep writing! If you get the chance check on my stuff, and please give me feed back! I rarely get feed back on things I write, no matter if at school or here! Thank you for your poems!
PerfectMGymnast DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 25 2011 at 1:08 am
PerfectMGymnast DIAMOND, Parker, Colorado
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beautiful!! and such a great idea to write about having writers block!!!

My favorite lines were:

Perhaps my being shall forever be humble, My existence a novel unknown,Yet for as long as I breath the pain will keep dragging,Ripping the the core of my empty soul.

P.S. Don't stop writing! you are so talented and can go a long way with this gift God has given you! :)

 

AprilSunshine BRONZE said...
on Mar. 22 2011 at 8:17 pm
AprilSunshine BRONZE, Irwin, Pennsylvania
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Wow... I absolutely LOVE this poem. Amazing! And the irony of surpassing writers block by writing about it! You can definitely write! You don't need any one elses opinion on whether or not to keep writing, though. If it is something you love and something that makes you happy then don't stop! keep writing chicka!:)
Timekeeper DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 9 2011 at 1:51 pm
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
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A very interesting concept--beating writers block by writing about writer's block. Totally creative, I dig it.
M.Kimmi BRONZE said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 8:04 pm
M.Kimmi BRONZE, New York, New York
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We are giving feedback, i just don't know your other stories
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 4 2011 at 5:03 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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You're welcome, I'm glad I could help :)
mcnwritingsoul SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 8:17 pm
mcnwritingsoul SILVER, Fairfield, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"They can't scare me, if I scare them first." -Lady Gaga
&
"I remember watching the mascara tears flood the ivories and I thought, "It's OK to be sad." I've been trained to love my darkness." -Lady Gaga

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i beg of all readers to PLEASE post comments!!! im STARVING for feedback!!!
M.Kimmi BRONZE said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 7:52 pm
M.Kimmi BRONZE, New York, New York
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a side comment to not the author but i am the shy star girl: thanks

 

to the author: i like ur choice of words, it gave this sense of....i don't know how to explain it, "strenght" not that but....do u get wat i mena?

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 5:16 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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This is awesome!

So amazing, the flow is gorgeous, the language eloquent, and the imagery and emotions are so alive.

Don't worry, my dear, you most certainly can write, and write you will.

mcnwritingsoul SILVER said...
on Feb. 11 2011 at 3:45 pm
mcnwritingsoul SILVER, Fairfield, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"They can't scare me, if I scare them first." -Lady Gaga
&
"I remember watching the mascara tears flood the ivories and I thought, "It's OK to be sad." I've been trained to love my darkness." -Lady Gaga

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Hi guys,

Being such an "oblivious" or rather "reliant writer," I beg of you to give me feedback....no matter how cruel or harsh the comment. I need to know whether I should continue writing. I will, however, not take any offense to any constructive critisism or harsh comments!!