Few days ago i came across someone who call herself a poet with millions of followers praising her words
I was surprised at how she is so popular, and i started to think that it is not the words but more like the look
The words are not deep… are not eloquent… are basic
I remembered my fear of showing my words to the world, despite the support i had from the few who read them… those who said that my words make them think and dream and feel
And now i a m facing this question: What did i do with my words, with my talent to weave a state of mind felt by the heart and nourish the soul?
Nothing
Am i lazy? Or i am just afraid of rejection?
I keep telling myself what can ever happen? It wont be worst than burying my dream
I always dreamed of traveling and writing
This is my dream, this is what i want to do
And this is how i want my life to be from now on
My main problem am not a social media girl and I don’t know how to promote my words like others do… i am totally in the dark
In this world, it is to enough to write… in the middle of the writers’ tsunami i will simply be lost
I have to put a flashlight on top of my words to be seen
And I don’t know how to do that
It is a dielamm
It is an obstacle, a barrier, a lock
And i need to find the key
My strange idea for today
I am a sleuth trying to find the key
12 comments:
Hello There,
Dreams are just dreams unless we take some action, may be taking the initiative and corresponding with various publishing firms outside of Egypt would open doors for you,
public relation does have an impact on whatever we do and we do not have to sell out to get what we want,
your dream deserves some realistic work and I for one will buy your book.
Dear Anonymous
You brought tears to my eyes … thank you
Hello Egyptiana
Welcome back from your warrior rest!
Hmm I can see your predicament almost a decade ago I was in your shoe and decided to have a leap of faith and jump into the raging Sea...
Consequences were sever with lots of pros and cons which I am quite sure you won't face because your situation is totally different! For instance I had to give up a brilliant career, money, lifestyle, family, social commitments to fulfill my dream...
It was a harsh price to pay! Now to your golden question was it worth it?
Absolutely! but again that's only me also I didn't want to compromise my vision and lose my voice.
As far as cons are concerned world of creation regardless of its medium let it be writing a poem, novel or even a screenplay you have to deal with tons of disappointment and rejection even beholding mediocre personas like the one you mentioned dominate the scene!
Unfortunately connections and networking do matters more than talent!
You are right my dear friend the name of the game in this age is "Social Media" with whole new coined terms; followers, influencers, trends, branding etc.. Dah(Voice of GenZ) hate those terms..
So if you are old dinosaur like myself your road will be more difficult yet with persistence and maneuvering you can carve your name and setting your own rules,
I agree with my fellow anonymous you must take an action, one step at a time.
Just remember professional writing needs patience and discipline. Always take into consideration these letters "TBS" T= Tears, B= Blood and S= SWET
Good luck and God speed looking forward to read your first book!
Welcome back fellow anonymous,
believe it or not you have been missed:)
I feel fortunate and very lucky to have the opportunity and be in the company of two wonderful individuals with intellect and poetic writing,
since we are in this cozy corner, would you like to shed some light on the dream that made you give up so much.
Cheers.
Thank you it's been quite sometime indeed, missed you too mate!
I'm the lucky one to come across such decent, witty and spiritual persons like yourself and Egyptiana...
Unfortunately I'm not in a position to divulge anything about my dream because its been cooked in the Oven! Once its ready I'll let you know ;)
Have a lovely evening. Cheers!
Fair enough:)
Hello,
Egyptiana, I just came across this song and I thought it was nice, may I with your permission share this song with our cozy group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTag8zpnzI
my dearest fellow Anonymouses
i bought a laptop, and i am taking an online class... i am trying to write everyday, although it is hard with all my daily responsibilities, but i am trying
read more... try a bunch of writing exercises, go through my old posts in all my blogs to get inspired..
oh! just got inspired, a friendships blooming between three anonymous souls... imagine what if they were destined to meet and save some realm from doom :D
you will see more of me, venting and try to figure tons of things out
Hello Egyptiana Welcome back!
Such great news I am so happy for you. Wish you all the best in your endeavors and quite sure it will be fruitful...
It needs a huge courage to let your guards down and be true vulnerable to put your words i.e. to the world...
Its a good thing that you dig deep inside yourself for inspiration but as my late brilliant professor once mentioned you can find inspiration anywhere even while you driving your car, under the shower, cooking a hot meal for your family even around the corner all you need is to open your senses all of them and listen to the universe however you just don't wait for inspiration seek and you shall find...
Good luck!
Dear Anonymous
"It needs a huge courage to let your guards down and be true vulnerable to put your words i.e. to the world"
trying to collect my courage... I start in this cozy corner, where I can speak and know that I am heard the way I want to be Heard... and the true meaning of my words are well understood
I realized that writing is just like any other activity... need practice... when I stop working out, my muscles get stiff and I have to double the effort to get it back to what it used to be... same for writing, my brain is floating in the shadow, and I need to practice writing to wake it up and let the imagination gears work again
thank you for your continuous support... I love it and appreciate it
Good morning Egyptiana
Eh Voila! That's the name of the game as far as writing is concerned practicing "Just keep writing"...
You are most welcome my friend. I'll always be here; endorsing & supporting.
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