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A Writer's Journey

May 30, 2011
By Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
31 articles 6 photos 577 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything's a triangle." ~ My mother

"Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it's the easiest way to be heard."


*Once upon a time, there lived a dreamer in the woods.*

The journey will be a lonely one
Along an empty road
Through deserted villages
Alone

*The dreamer drew inspiration from trees and plants and flowers.*

Nobody had a say but me
When I decided this
Seemingly a decade ago
Alone

*The wildlife had a mind of its own, ever so pleasing to the dreamer’s wishes.*

Friends were discouraging
Siblings were indifferent
Parents had no say and so I’m
Alone

*On a butterfly’s trail, the dreamer clutched close to his chest an essential toolbox.*

But I longed for the peace
And for the quiet
Where nobody could haunt me
Alone

*This toolbox was all he needed to survive a world with no people—his imagination.*

Mine ran wild like fire
On dried wood
But I carried on anyway
Alone

*Then the dreamer caught the scene, and his satisfaction grew to overbearing joy.*

How lucky one could be
Even when inside an
Imagined story of mine
Alone.


The author's comments:
I'm not the best at poetry, but I found that this was the best way to say what I wanted to say. I know it's not true all the time, but sometimes us writers feel this. At least, I do. Enjoy it. I hope it's relatable. And, by the way, the sentences with the *...* are supposed to be in italics.

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on Jul. 7 2011 at 8:40 pm
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
31 articles 6 photos 577 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything's a triangle." ~ My mother

"Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it's the easiest way to be heard."

Oh, I meant 'mine', as in, 'my imagination'--I kind of wanted the phrase to be short. :)

on Jul. 7 2011 at 8:35 pm
Zinaidia SILVER, Moreno Valley, California
8 articles 3 photos 78 comments

Favorite Quote:
\\\"Whatever you are, be a good one.\\\"

Wow, really good poem. It has a unique format, I love it! And the theme stands out too. You definately have alot of talent!

on Jul. 7 2011 at 2:41 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Life is never easy for those who dream."
There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

I like this my favorite parts are the ones that were supposed to be italized five stars it's a creative idea good job :P

on Jul. 7 2011 at 12:26 pm
ArgonElement SILVER, The Woodlands, Texas
6 articles 0 photos 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
Question Authority.

"Mine ran wild like fire"

Did you mean mind instead of mine? Other than that part, everything was crystral clear.

 

And I like the narrarator lines before the stanzas, but at times made the poem a tad bit choppy. I still loved the concept!


on Jul. 6 2011 at 4:22 pm
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
31 articles 6 photos 577 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything's a triangle." ~ My mother

"Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it's the easiest way to be heard."

Really??? I'm so glad you think that! Thanks! :)

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on Jul. 6 2011 at 9:50 am
awayra BRONZE, Bucharest, Alabama
1 article 1 photo 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"i am a woman who enjoys herself very much: sometimes i win, sometimes i loose."

poetry really is the best way you express yourself- i think this is the most profound work you posted! good luck with your other projects!

on Jul. 5 2011 at 3:48 pm
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
31 articles 6 photos 577 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything's a triangle." ~ My mother

"Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it's the easiest way to be heard."

Thank you! And to answer your question, those italic lines were actually just a line long on my document, but I think my 'author comments' made them seem longer. :)

on Jul. 5 2011 at 3:47 pm
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
31 articles 6 photos 577 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything's a triangle." ~ My mother

"Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it's the easiest way to be heard."

I'm glad you're being critical. And thanks. :)

on Jul. 5 2011 at 2:31 pm
BrightBurningCampeador PLATINUM, Portland, Oregon
42 articles 11 photos 333 comments
I love this poem. It's so true. I have one question, though. In the 3rd, 4th, and 5th italic parts are they supposed to be multiple lines or on long one?

on Jul. 5 2011 at 9:06 am
JustEmily PLATINUM, Cicero, Indiana
22 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
That's HAWT!

You told me to be critical so: I found the begining parts a little confusing and vague. Like I didn't really understand what you were trying to get across. But the last stanza cleared that up right away. The last 4-5 lines were my favorite.