You Say.

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An Ode To The Writers,

You say it’s for yourself

but instead of peace

publishing your writing

brings you on a rollercoaster of emotion

questioning every line written

doubting yourself to the point of nearly quitting

you say it’s for yourself

but you’re not content till people like it

you say you’d still write

even if it was just for me

but I can tell you’re not satisfied

it’s clear to see

you say the process makes you happy

but I’ve yet to see you smile

until you hit a number you approve

so tell me this

what are you truly trying to prove?

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To The Writers,

Essentially, this poem is a personal journal entry shared publicly. As much as I’m focused on the act of creating, I still, at times, get caught up in the distraction of metrics and external validation.

I can’t speak for everyone, but I sense anyone who publicly shares their work has at some point experienced the internal dialogue described in my poem.

This is me sharing the truth and reality of the behind-the-scenes. I think it’s important to share the whole experience and not just the highlights or parts we think people want to see.

Live Free,

Niall

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