Writing Brings Peace
Self-expression and finding readers is therapeutic
As long as
I get to write what I want,
I feel lucky and rich.
Human beings want
to be seen, to be heard,
to be acknowledged,
and writing allows that.
A response from a stranger —
their shared insights,
their own experience,
kind words —
are reward enough.
Writing is the dopamine
I get, as I type
my raw thoughts,
As Maya Angelou said
untold stories
cause immense agonies.
Writing is the relief,
I seek as I navigate
the foggy path of life,
often confusing.
As I keep writing,
the nebula clears.
The cobwebs in my mind,
untangles, and clarity reigns.
I find mental well-being
in my writing daily habits.
About the Creator
Seema Patel
Hi, I am Seema. I have been writing on the internet for 15 years. I have contributed to PubMed, Blogger, Medium, LinkedIn, Substack, and Amazon KDP.
I write about nature, health, parenting, creativity, gardening, and psychology.
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A lovely poem, I copy every word, thankyou for sharing xx