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Writing is a Privilege

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By Paul StewartPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
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Writing is a Privilege
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Writing is a privilege

anger is a gift

Wield both precisely

With courage and heart

Writing is a responsibility

A calling, you can't hide from

Love is the antidote

To hate, fear and distrust

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Writing is a joy

Being open is a freedom

Some don't even have

If you have it, use it

Don't sanitise, dilute

Create, destroy,

Question, protest

celebrate, rejoice

Embrace, subvert

Set new standards

Don't

Settle

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Thanks for reading!

Just some words put together in a meaningful fashion. I hope they find you well and you get something from them!

For more organised word abuse, and if you have the time, please check these pieces out:

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About the Creator

Paul Stewart

Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.

Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.

"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson

The Accidental Poet - Poetry Collection is now available!

https://paulspoeticprints.etsy.com

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  • Kristen Balyeat9 months ago

    What a beautiful stream of words with just the most wonderful message! Writing is a privilege, as is the sharing of it!

  • Oooo, anger is a gift. I loved that line so much! Also, lol at organised word abuse! 🍩🥐

  • Anger & love--Jesus cleansing the temple, parents disciplining a child, a legal system that is corrective rather than punitive--to be true & help to become true.

  • Grz Colm9 months ago

    Brilliant! And love is an antidote - I liked that. And surely gratitude too..although they are much the same. ☺️

  • CleverWordz9 months ago

    I agree, except I believe its more than a privilege. A honor with great expectations for anyone who seeks a journey without a road to follow!!

  • Matthew Fromm9 months ago

    Lovely as always Paul

  • Paul, I read your words of wisdom while missing what I call my Upper Room Writing moments. There is a special connection with Life and Creation when we write from the heart. That flow of words from Spirit can feel as natural as breathing. Thank you for this poem! 🙏

  • Real Poetic9 months ago

    The ending is so powerful! Love this so much. Great job!!

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