Before I Die: A Writers Lament (poem) by Mark M Lichterman on AuthorsDen

Before I Die: A Writers Lament
by Mark M Lichterman → (All Poetry by Mark M Lichterman)
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Before I Die: A Writers Lament Too bad... Words I will never hear. Too bad Dad’s... We, you and me, we who write. Too bad Dad’s not... Yes, possibly some do write for their own pleasure. However... Too bad Dad’s not here... We who write, at least me, I write so others may see what I see, may feel what I feel. Too bad Dad’s not here to... Words I fear for I want to see my "Climbing Boy" ablaze in living color. I want to see Mitchell love and lose and “Become” a man. Too bad Dad’s not here to see... I want to hear the words I’ve written spoken aloud, and heard. I want to see the scenes I’ve seen in my mind ablaze in living color so others will see what I see, so others will feel my written passion. So others will be immersed within what I’ve created. Words I will never hear. Words I fear... “Too bad Dad’s not here to see this!” Because, damn-it! I want to be here when what I’ve created, when the words, when the people, when the scenes I’ve created are emblazoned in living color. “Too bad Dad’s not here to see this!” Words I do not want said because, damn-it! I want to be here to see it!

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on September 25, 2009

I myself have often had these thoughts but I know that I'm not the first nor the last to wonder what if...a thought provoking pen, Mark!

Carole~

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on September 24, 2009

I know exactly how you feel, (((Mark))): my daddy isn't here either, and I would love to see some of my stories in print! We all can dream, can't we? And write! Well penned, Mark; well done!

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

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

We all want the same Mark and some of us will be lucky enough to be here to see it. Thank you for sharing my dear friend.

Your Newfie Friend, Rose

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Don't we all...! Too bad we got dealt worthless cards to play against gambling hustlers, because a pair of deuces always loses.
You want to be in everyone's funeral but your own, don't we all?

Georg

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on September 23, 2009

Sad Thing About When You Do Die,i.e. That You (I) Did Not Accomplish What I (You) Set Out To Do----Then Life' Really F--king Wasted...

TRASK...

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Such a worthwhile dream to have our words immortalized ... and you, my friend, should have no doubt that your words will still be here long after we are gone. With your moving and talented pen, I am certain that you will be here to see it! Write on my friend! ~Lizzie

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Oh, this is sad, Mark, we all want praise and recognition for our words - I hear you. Too bad my Daddy isn't here, either ... but I'm sure he'd be proud of you. =]

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.