What’s the point?
18 Aug 2010 8 Comments
in Poetry Tags: doubt, friend, honesty, inspiration, mask, Poetry, stranger, Truth
What’s the point of inspiration
If there’s no one to inspire?
And if there’s nothing to ignite
Why would I try to start a fire?
I write to set my demons free
I write to give whats in my heart
But why create another world
If no one wants to be a part?
Do you think my words are selfish?
Or is there just no time to care?
Your absence looms inside my mind
And still you’re not even aware
You used to move me and amaze me
But now it all seems so rehearsed
What would you do? How would you feel
If this was somehow all reversed?
You want to reach out, touch their hearts
You want the world to know your name
But you can’t even comprehend
That someone else would want the same
So I’ll sit and write these words
That you will never even read
Despite myself, it’s your approval
That I still want…though I don’t need
Aug 23, 2010 @ 20:07:05
beautifully written, strong & moving
very relatable as well, i know how you feel
Aug 26, 2010 @ 12:05:12
This one resonates my friend. Well done x
Aug 27, 2010 @ 05:21:41
i agree with chloe and buttercup–this one does resonate. i like the way it flows overall, and those first two opening questions are especially poignant.
Aug 27, 2010 @ 08:23:08
what a superb poem, very moving, well written lines
Aug 27, 2010 @ 10:06:03
Very strong and heartfelt!! Could sense the desperation and frustration that seeped through your poem!!! It was a beautifully constructed poem… loved loved loved the last 2 lines!!! WOW! Need v/s Want – the eternal conflict!
Aug 27, 2010 @ 22:30:26
gosh, this is so striking, so utterly amazing. and i know exactly what you mean about wanting that someone to understand and agree. that also resonates in me…
“You want to reach out, touch their hearts
You want the world to know your name
But you can’t even comprehend
That someone else would want the same”
sometimes we dont see the things right in front of our noses…
xx
Aug 28, 2010 @ 00:30:45
superb job!
Aug 28, 2010 @ 06:48:17
Great rhyme scheme– I like the grumbling flow of this!
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