What strange bedfellows
This group of poets and writers can be
Tethered as we are by love of words.
We gather, talk, drink coffee, eat snacks
And give up our offering for the night.
Poets and writers find they are all crazy or eccentric or
bored, with
Inability to have a conversation unless we are behind the
computer keys.
Some are lazy, and all are addicted to the written word,
especially our own--
That creative spirit don’t you know.
I heard all other poets are jokes, can’t write, are
idiots,
That some are self-absorbed and write like teenagers in
love
Instead of the wizened intelligencia that we are.
I know he thinks a masters degree is the only proof that
you can write,
That gives you the right to put pen to paper,
While she is sure it’s a god given talent or calling.
We enjoy jealousy, envy, disorganization, all to
different degrees
And we decree when it’s us against the pitiful non-writer,
That we have the answer
But unlike the evangelist’s fervor,
We don’t think everyone is privy to it.
But when we gather, oh, when we gather
It’s is the most beautiful thing
To see, talk to, and be with the only other people who
know what we are about,
Who can delve into their very souls and tell me about
mine and yours.
They can make us weep with their words and laugh at the
same.
They have me in the palm of their hands
And to be near them is to be truly me.
14 comments:
I enjoyed your perceptions, Judy. There is something special about gathering with writers who understand.
I liked being in this room of poets and writers, Judy. Thank you.
Crazy and eccentric and tethered to each other for sure...that's why we're such fun. Thank you for this, Judy.
really exceptional piece on the writer's mindset. And big-time credit for not simply isolating the piece on the positive aspects, which you easily could have done, but for also taking into account, many of the negative things writers can think. Broad scoped for sure. Great read. Thanks
Ah, you have described it so well. And isn't it wonderful to have this fellowship?
I think you have nailed us Judy. But wouldn't it be very boring if we were all the same?
I am beginning a writer's group in my home. All I think about in my organization is having writers gathering together. That community is unique and vital I think. I'm automatically drawn to other writers, other artists. Wonderful to have that community and feel a part of it.
Ah, that darkest of cabals, the home writer's group! Unhinged people speaking in secret code, obsessed with the same narrow interest, to the exclusion of all else! The only thing more terrifying would be a play date involving a group of new mothers!
An assortment of writers like flowers of candy.....something for everyone....that is what makes life fascinating! :-)
Judy,
This so spoke to the core of our bond with each other! There is a center we all share in the spiral of our love~ Yes, the perception is altered by those who don't write...
Yes, great read wrapped in a wise voice!
The fellowship is wonderful ~ Because no one else can understand what a writer goes through than another writer or poet ~
Woooohooooo!!!!!!! This capsulizes most of us to a tee.....I smiled all the way through not just at the hell yeah moments but also at the barbs that we all seem to throw out there every once in a while. Great writing....I loved it.
Judy- This is so tender and touching, funny and true. I think it should be published! I especially like-
wizened intelligencia
... oh, yes!
well, poets are a crazy, eccentric, weird odd bunch...but thats just because we see feel hear and imagine thinks that others feel but cant put a finger on.let the madness continue!
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