My insecurities dwell within my words - are they good enough? Why do I question them? Why do I put them ... me ... to the test? Why are other's opinions so valuable to my self esteem?
My abilities lie within my words - I know I can do this. I've done it for what, four years now? I may not be the best, but I like reading what I've written; I've watched myself mature, like fine cheese.
My insecurities live within my words - I'm scared one day they'll be gone ... and where will that leave me? Why does my happiness depend on them? Will I wander haunted hallways, looking for what once came easily?
My abilities soar within my words - I cruise the open waters of verse, selecting just the right ones to sail onto the pristine page; sometimes they rhyme, sometimes they don't ... it just depends on how I'm feeling.
Schizophrenia ... the mad land of the Poet is where I live; my insecurities and abilities cohabitate in nervousness, never sure which one will be needed until their marching orders are issued by the powers that be.
This is a very special poem, karla. Your talents and creative thinking are shining in this beautiful write.
abdi-noor
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
Karla....BREATHLESS!
OUTSTANDING!!!
I LOVE IT AND NO THE WORDS WONT FAIL YOU!
JUST NUTURE YOUR TALENTS AND BE CREATIVE IN CREATIVITY!
Shine everlasting ....poetic Lady of the Lights!
peace and blessed to you',
Rich Criso Suarez
Never doubt for one minute your abilities as a poet; you are emerging into a great one, and your words deserve to be published/read! BRAVA on a fine emotion filled piece; one of your best!! Kudos!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin (and biggest fan), Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
My all time hero had a thing called by-polar. Mr Churchill.
He won the Noble prize for his writing.
You have nothing to be scared of Karla...You are the poet you've always longed to be. Your words won't vanish, and neither will you.
You're forever now within every verse.
Spot on, Karla! Must go with the territory of the creative psyche. What totally sane or single-dimensional character ever achieved anything of note in this world, as far as we can tell? Genius IS mad, isn't it?! Now I don't know whether I'm feeding your insecurity or your self-esteem, but I hope you will be able to tell by the general nodding of approval here and below that we all think that this kind of schizophrenia rocks in your case! Last stanza particularly potent and I am sure could be applied to the autobiographical notes of all our treasured "Greats"! :)) LOL Kate xx
One thing that I've learned...if your words and writing skills can pass your own muster, than the world will like them too. We are always our own worst critic. This is a fine piece Karla. You are hardly schizophrenic...you're an artist! Much love, Michelle
Very, very well written, Lady Karla...This doesn't seem like the confused ramblings of a schitzophrenic to me. I'm just a bit of a beeper, myself -- Duke
Very good, Karla. Very deep.
Don't worry about reviewing. I do the best I can. We all do.
Love,
Bonnie
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Schizophrenia. Isn't that the band that used to fronf for Jethro Tull? Just kidding. When your insecurities go away you will be left with the core Karla, the survivor and that, my dear, is good enough for whatever else comes along.
You've hit the nail on the head with this, dear Karla. I've got a poem at the Den entitled "In Prism" which touches along the same lines. Haven't see any northern lights around here this summer. Merci mon amie. Amour et paix. Ton ami de la C-B, Canada.
You are not alone, all writers, artists. actors etc have those same feelings that is why we need audiences, critics and peers to reinforce the messages that we want to express get out there and we don't give up. Very good expression of all of our feelings.
Dear readers, this is my third book of poems, and inside are a special collection of what have turned out to be not only MY personal favorites, but also the favorites of many of YOU. Some of these have never been available in print before...
abdi-noor
Karla....BREATHLESS!
OUTSTANDING!!!
I LOVE IT AND NO THE WORDS WONT FAIL YOU!
JUST NUTURE YOUR TALENTS AND BE CREATIVE IN CREATIVITY!
Shine everlasting ....poetic Lady of the Lights!
peace and blessed to you',
Rich Criso Suarez
all poets are mad -- that's why Plato didn't consider poets suitable to teach children --
but like Jude said the poets madness
is saving madness --
for the poet and her world...
there is a poem in that phrase
"saving madness"
k-j'll refere that to your
poetic genius
love, john+
Never doubt for one minute your abilities as a poet; you are emerging into a great one, and your words deserve to be published/read! BRAVA on a fine emotion filled piece; one of your best!! Kudos!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin (and biggest fan), Karen Lynn. :D
He won the Noble prize for his writing.
Keep on keeping on Special K..
soar within my words -
Yes they do, so write on!
You're forever now within every verse.
Lisa
Love Tinka
love and peace, Carole
Love,
Eileen
a marvelous job as a poet...
Your friend....Ron
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Don't worry about reviewing. I do the best I can. We all do.
Love,
Bonnie
Régis
Felix