Only Look Within
And find all that you need
A year ago,
I looked in the mirror
and told myself things would change.
I cook,
I read,
I exercise.
I let myself feel.
Weep with joy at my favorite symphonies.
All of this growth is only possible
because I looked within
and found a self worth fighting for.
About the Creator
Stephen A. Roddewig
Author of A Bloody Business and the Dick Winchester series. Proud member of the Horror Writers Association 🐦⬛
Also a reprint mercenary. And humorist. And road warrior. And Felix Salten devotee.
And a narcissist:
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Poetry of a 13-year-old
Not going to lie to you. I may have discovered a gem or two in Part 1 of this excavation of the past, but I find myself legitimately impressed by how much I had grown as a poet in a mere three years. Not to mention, my spelling had improved mightily.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Poets
'20/20'
"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
By Sean Callaghan7 days ago in Beat
Comments (13)
Self Love is elusive and hard to maintain for so many people. It can be like riding an ocean wave. Here's hoping you're always able to surf it with pride. (I love it that you're a member of the Horror Writers Association!) ⚡💙⚡
Stephen - I've seen you around the Vocal-Hood many times and today I saw your very intelligent~interesting comment on the 'Board' and I wanted you to know that. Rachel and Cj are very good chums of mine and communicate almost daily: You may have viewed my 'Ode to Rachel Deeming' as a tribute to her year-long endeavor; such a tremendous accomplishment. I can certainly see how she could be 'pissed' at you-know-who...! Stephen, I'm not a writer like you or the others. I'm simply a legal professional and old-fashioned storyteller posting my Silly Shorts with my Goofy Sketches that lead into them for the fun of it; nothing more. - With my Respect - Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community -
We all should find our self worth and that will make a fighter of us all. Well Done!!!
I liked this when I read it on fb. Glad to read it again here. Good on you. Great message, very succinct and relatable. Works well too without the stanzas. 😃
This was so empowering and wonderful! Loved your poem!
Excellent word! Brief, yet concise. And you gotta love the daredevil cat. Nice pics, Stephen. Oh, sorry, Stephen A. Roddewig. How dare me.
Ah, my heart!! <3 Combined with the pictures and title, this poem just sings with warmth and self-love. Thank you for sharing!
Love your poem and the beautiful pictures of your Happy moments!
A self-love anthem that inspires! Growth shines brightest when it starts within—beautifully expressed. Keep fighting for that amazing self!
This better darn tootin be Top Story soon! Love this, Stephen and well done to you and those images are all awesome!
I feel this read my poetry the before Covid one ♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️
Love this for you :) What a wonderful example of compassion for yourself. Great entry!
Always remember that you're worth something, Stephen. <3 Love this poem