This poem, another great one by Dawn Paoletta, (not me, I’m the OTHER Dawn, and you know, not a poet…), pretty much speaks for itself. Talk about insight, and wit! Be sure and check out her beautiful place on the planet at Enthusiastically Dawn!
So, You Wanna Be A Writer (Secrets of a Writer’s Life)
So
YOU
wanna be
a writer?
Well, listen carefully to me
before your dreams are crushed
and ego bruised carelessly.
I’ll tell you what you need to do
and why you shouldn’t care
whether or not your published
or write as a career.
I’ll tell you the secrets
all writers need to know,
how writing in your closet
and writing on the go
will take you on a journey
not unlike Jacques Cousteau.
Listen very closely,
as I preach with my keys-
secret number one
is to write exactly as you please-
forget about the masses,
and what “everyone” will think
ignore your morning chores,
leave the dishes in the sink.
Take your pen and journal
shut the door and sit-
I’m onto secret number two-
in just a little bit.
Conclusion number one is this:
A Writer never quits!
Secret number two is this,
just be still!
Hurry up, seize the day –
be present where you are-
fill up every moment
as you would an empty jar-
with fireflies,
people’s lies,
and everything you know
capture every moment
as if falling snow.
Each experience encountered
provides an empty box
with a plethora of topics
not unlike a crazy fox-
doubling back on his tracks
and knowing that each step
matters in the sequence
not unlike a writer’s prep.
One more thing I must add now
In all things keep your wit-
Conclusion number two is this:
A Writer never quits!
On to secret number three
I’ll squeeze the best into this test
a thought for you to ponder
a writer
must write
as sure as birds fly yonder.
A writer wages a war with pen
brings life to his reflections
the ink does birth
the writer’s thoughts
making magical connections,
but every writer needs one friend
to suggest a few corrections.
Otherwise he must stay true
to his own introspection.
The Writer’s only secret
I must now admit
is conclusion number three:
A Writer never quits!
by Dawn Paoletta (A Writer)
INSPIRATION with an ATTITUDE 