Do you write and bleed?
Inspiring words about the writing process.
If your pen is broken
stab it into your veins
fill it up with blood
If you write and dont bleed
Did you really write anything?
If you want to be a writer
Write for yourself, first
Write like no one will ever care
Write until your fingers ache
Write until your heart, soul and very being ache more
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If your mind goes blank
Dig deeper, visit a friend
or take a walk, don't worry
If you write and the words don't come easy
You're on the right path
Let it ferment, let it take shape
Write what you want, first
Write as if no one will read it
Write until you touch those deep emotions
Write until your anxieties, fears and hopes are laid bare
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Thanks for reading.
Had the idea for a while, but also read a couple of great pieces by two amazing creators that helped inspired me, Tina D'Angelo and L.C. Schäfer linked below:
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Comments (11)
Excellent poem Paul!! What else are you doing if you're not bleeding into the page? Are you even writing?
I thought this was inspired by 'stab me with a pen'. Both beautiful and unique pieces! Thank you for this! Just what I needed to hear tonight!
So much silence turns into words. So much pain fills your pen with blood. Keep splashing those pages, my friend. I loved this one.
Yes I have always said this, I don’t write, I bleed. Can I read this on the podcast??
When we bleed internally, our words bleed externally! I loved this so much!
Tina's story was the first thing I thought as I started reading this Paul, the entire stab yourself with a pen. It was incredibly inspiring! And your counsel is spot on.
Amen Sir! I loose so much blood during the process, but so much is gained.
Was going to ask if this was a companion piece to L.C.’s! ☺️ Then I saw one of your links at the end! I need to write more long form pieces. I’m not pushing myself enough. So I really liked these two lines particularly, “If you write and the words don't come easy.. ..Let it ferment, let it take shape”. 😊 ✍️ Thanks
Very inspirational! I’ll be sure to bleed next time I write!
Yes, taking a walk clear my mind for some reason. I get the gruesome beginning of the poem, it certainly how a writer would feel when there is no idea coming from the pen .
Yes! I was waiting for this one to drop 😁