Didn't think I liked poetry but then I found Emily Dickinson and now I get it! I've just started learning and I'm really enjoying it. I like the serious and the silly :-) 33 followers / 946 words
I write for the words, Not the glory. I write for the pleasure, Not the fame. To frame a piece of my life That’s important And to ponder its place In the game.
That, and for making myself laugh! But seriously, I often need reminding it’s not about likes!
The last glass of wine set aside unfinished. No longer welcome in my life of exploring. With the delusion of pleasure discarded, I can finally see the World’s true colours.
The Moon said I’m sick of this sh*t! Playing Earth’s supporting role Is not my only trick. That ****** of planet Can go and get stuffed, With my entrancing silver beauty I might just leave it in the dust.
Can I live with being a twit? As someone who doesn’t quite fit among the sensible crowd who get things done and those I find to be ever so loud about all their successes and skills within the adulting world that lacks any thrills!
Could I live without the joy of swinging on a swing or ignore the sudden urge to attempt a highland fling or pass on the chance to loudly yet badly sing?
Put that way, I have to admit, I can definitely live with being a twit.
One tear was all I needed to forgive you. One tear was all it took to see your pain. My all is what I gave you when I saw it, Because it showed me that we do both feel the same.