That one word. I never was--no, not me. Not popular in school--was just trying to survive, trying to dodge the bullies and ********
I was never the life of the party, the friend everyone wanted. I was too shy, had too little confidence--much too nerdy. No, not popular, and I'm too old to care like I once did. Yet it isn't just kids and teens who crave to fit in.
I just observed the popular button on this website. I like to check it for notations and updates. I've plenty to say, and sometimes I hit the jackpot on my writing. Sometimes, I don't.
But I''ll say this: If you write only to get the accolades you write for the wrong reason. Whether your stuff is popular or not, write because it is a passion that you must do. If just for the sake of the art--write. Even if one or two enjoy it, you have accomplished something well-- if you gave it your all.
You write because you have something to offer.
You write because your words and thoughts matter.
That's my two cents, for what it's worth.
Dec 25, 2014
Dec 25, 2014 at 7:00 AM UTC
That one word. I never was--no, not me. Not popular in school--was just trying to survive, trying to dodge the bullies and ********
I was never the life of the party, the friend everyone wanted. I was too shy, had too little confidence--much too nerdy. No, not popular, and I'm too old to care like I once did. Yet it isn't just kids and teens who crave to fit in.
I just observed the popular button on this website. I like to check it for notations and updates. I've plenty to say, and sometimes I hit the jackpot on my writing. Sometimes, I don't.
But I''ll say this: If you write only to get the accolades you write for the wrong reason. Whether your stuff is popular or not, write because it is a passion that you must do. If just for the sake of the art--write. Even if one or two enjoy it, you have accomplished something well-- if you gave it your all.
You write because you have something to offer.
You write because your words and thoughts matter.
That's my two cents, for what it's worth.
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