Write
It's been a while since I've done a Wanky Poem. Here you go!
Write
Write when the words are heavy
Write for yourself
Write with a sharp pen; lance the mind-boil
Write boldly, with glorious abandon
Write with a cheeky grin, a wink, a twinkle
Write because you must
Write when it's exciting; and also when it's boring
Write to get paid
Write because you love it and especially when you don't
Write when the muse sings, and the words are like candy floss, spinning light and easy and sweet
Write when the words ooze slow like sludge
Write to escape
Write when it's uncomfortable or dull
Write to learn about the world and also about yourself
Write because it's fun, because it's funny
Write because it makes you cry, makes you think, makes you laugh
Write to get better at writing
Write to be alive and human and know it
Write the pain from the bones of your soul
Write absolute shit
Write to fill the empty page
Write to silence the voice that says you can't
Write when it hurts
Write to take up space
Write because someone told you you're good at it
Write because someone told you you're bad at it
Write because it's Wednesday
Write when the inkwell is brimming and bubbling, but especially when it's dry
Write at your desk, on the bus, in the bath
Write to create, to express, to play
Write on a napkin, on your break, on the back of a receipt
Write because you can
Write to show the world who you are; your little I WOZ ERE on the wall of the universe
Write to tell, to yell, to scream
Write to soothe
Write for the joy and agony of it
Write a whisper into the void for the twin soul that might not be out there
Darling, just write.
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Comments (14)
Wanky poems are one of my favourite things. 😅😁 But seriously, lots of humour and good advice here. This line was one of my favs, “Write when the inkwell is brimming and bubbling, but especially when it's dry”. ☺️👏
Motivational & loved it!!!💕❤️❤️
I absolutely loved this!! Superb! Tried to pick a favorite line or two but there’s just too many good ones
Love this! Well done again, LC!
RIght! Write on! Well-wrought! Some say they write for the audience. Some for themselves. For me, it was destined to be either a mental problem or a spiritual solution. I chose the latter! I added this one to the comment section of my CREATION MYTH as an intro to your work!
Your poem is so full of many emotions...erm. And the non-robotic version - effing love this - it slaps, as the kids say, is funny in the way you always are and is just pure gold - like John said write absolute shit. Just write, I concur. write to make pretty, write to make ugly. Write to tell the truth. write to sell shiny lies. sorry...got carried away there. Love when you drop a wanky poem haha. I detect a possible Top Story.
Write because you can. That was my favourite! Loved your poem!
Your poem is so full of many emotions.
Pure delight, LC, and great advice! Especially, write absolute shit! 😝
Oh, I like this, especially "Write to show the world who you are; your little I WOZ ERE on the wall of the universe." I am familiar with the "write absolute shit" part. 😁 and as for not getting published,. I got one in submitted over 7 hours, so you're not alone.
I think I’ll write a comment! This is great work! I think it’s a top story!
What about write because you have deadlines?😅
You make it sound like a daring act.
I love it! I'm trying to live by this Just Write philosophy. I'm avoiding finding a niche and just going for it, living to write, writing to live, even if it's uncomfortable or unsatisfying, even if it's boring or uninspired. Writing for the sake of writing and keeping the juices flowing even when it's dry! Thank you, L.C.!