Bleeding our words on the paper... I've said similar things. Poets are amazing, aren't they? Opening their souls and leaving the soft underbelly exposed and vulnerable. We all hope our words will be remembered... Available for some future reader to stumble upon and ponder.

I like this one, William. Thanks for sharing your soul with us.

True hmmm I thought you were writing from your heart however, only you will know from where it comes.
On another note often times I think some works (no one in particular)are for "our own eyes only" and one does not have to display every crack and cranny of themselves...EXPOSE'...then I believe some writers may believe everything they write is worthy of another's read and that may not be necessarily true either.I believe as a writer/poet there should be some things left to the imagination...mystique...but hey only one woman's opinion.
Write of substenance...goals in mind...or whatever suites an individuals fancy...I take the latter.

SEMPER FI...as long as it is that way, it is all good!
~Gwendolyn

I enjoyed this write much my friend, I must agree with Susan I don't know that we can choose our muse, I too think that our muse chooses us, and if we write from an honest heart...our writing will be blessed, and bless others! Enjoyed this heartfelt write!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

I don't think we are capable of choosing our Muse. I'm quite sure our Muse chooses us.
Love,
Susan

Am I writing what I honestly
Wish to express
From the depths of my heart?

You always do and the words that flows from the depths of your heart, is always so beautiful, William ... hugs

Wow beautifully expressed thoughts
Just let those feelings flow unto the page
Your muse is overflowing let your mind drift to
Very cord of your soul and write!!
Love Peace and Joy hugssss to you always...Yolie

William, this is truly a wonderful provoking poem. I say, "Let that pen flow and write what feels like coming out...don't hold back, let the words roll." Many times I write something and can't believe I've written it...I just let my mind take over as I write. I already love your writings and find them to be interesting and well thought out! Thanks for sharing this worthwhile writing.

A thought provoking piece William!!

Love Tinka

As you "ramble" you pose some very worthwhile questions and provoke thought, William. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

You've done it again. Your writing is excellent as deeply enriched by your use of words through metaphoric manner. Enjoyed this all the way through. Keep writing as inspired.

George

Excellent writing as always dear man...Hugss

Excellent thoughts you pen, William; very well done! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Am I writing what I honestly
Wish to express
From the depths of my heart?

I think you just did!

Ramble on William, we seem to enjoy listening to every word. Don't let that pen dry out for a second.

Rose

"...allowing the bleed onto the blank parchment of knowledge..." is the truly face of a nonconformist poet that will question the whys and the hows until his pen is dry, but not the flow of his thoughts.
Academically perfect.
Georg

Beautiful words spoken William, keep the pen flowing,you share an outstanding writing ability. Hugs, Peggy

If this is rambling, don't ever stop William! Superb writing!

Love,
Eileen

Very well expressed. We all have our crossroads, decisions to be taken and not always pleasant. Victor

Excellent write! Enjoyed reading.

Luv-N-Hugs,
Pat

Bravo William. One of your best.
I agree with Ed....

If this is rambling then I want to ramble as intellectually and full of wisdom as you do with all your writes...keep that muse sailing...Ed