I love this authentic reflection on your experience of deepening your relationship with yourself. I LOVE words. I love reading them. I love hearing them. I love being stirred by them.
Thank you for sharing your film images!! I am contemplating getting back into my black and white film camera. Haven’t done it for years but it is calling me again. I’m a Melbourne girl, great pic in Fitzroy 🩷🌀
I totally relate to the misconception and notion of rules to writing. To some extent I think we are programmed that way. We learn the rules in grade school — to seek the approval of grades, our peers, and our parents. I think what’s lost is the ability to truly connect to words and allow them to be our mirrors: a sculpture through which we can carve our inner landscape.
Thank you Ayla. I agree! It’s so important to write from a place that feels right for you, and less so for the viewing of others (although when your work resonates with other people it can feel lovely too).
Such a beautiful reflection. I love how writing has become a space for you to connect with yourself and grow. Thanks for sharing your journey, it’s really inspiring!
It's a difficult mindset to put the reader on the back burner. There is still hope that someone will read it. Writing to release ( and sometimes make pets of) the inner demons always seems far more satisfying. No one goes through the exact same life, but we have a connection that helps heal more than just the writer.
If poetry becomes a channel for a deeper understanding of ourselves, others and the world around us it has the power for transcendence, not only for the poetbut also for their readers.
I think these are the spaces the most beautiful writing emerges from, between here and there, we care but we don't care, the writing is ours but becomes something for all of us.
what a comforting read and a necessary reminder! thank you! “the people who want to read my work will find me” is such a mantra to live and write by<3 community cannot be forced! only organically grown!
Everything, just absolutely everything about your 3rd paragraph is SO REAL. The intention you craft something with, especially something as artistic and at times personal as writing, does matter, and it shouldn't be done for the wrong reasons of simply wanting people to look at it and give validation. Your piece makes me feel seen. Thank you for putting into words what I've felt endlessly for years 🤍
this is a gorgeous reflective piece! writing is the purest form of self expression, imo. looking forward to reading more!!
Thank you Lamis🥹
Now it's back to basics, back to reality "sheesh"
Imagination had me battling me
And the fact of the matter is a lack of belief
Built up a self-imposed prison, felt my passion decrease
But that isn't me, it's time to get back to the grind again
Past left behind, my path actually align with it
Find my reflection in the glass, that was my intent
I question the path. If I ask, will you brighten it?
Cuz when the light is lit, and I can see the way
Start beaming now I'm screaming "Carpe Diem" while I seize the day
People say how you do it, I tell em' it ain't no easy way
Don't ever stop believing and always say what you need to say
Or hit your knees and pray, and let your worry go
Just trust it, never rush it brother what you in a hurry for?
Cuz when the timings divine you're gon' surely know
Lines from my mind, listen I don't think they heard me though
-Relentless
poetry for you and me from my mind to your heart
I love this authentic reflection on your experience of deepening your relationship with yourself. I LOVE words. I love reading them. I love hearing them. I love being stirred by them.
Thank you for sharing your film images!! I am contemplating getting back into my black and white film camera. Haven’t done it for years but it is calling me again. I’m a Melbourne girl, great pic in Fitzroy 🩷🌀
Thank you! Fitzroy is lovely to take pictures of/in. So much character!
excellently poured out! everyone needs a escape and you're lucky to find yours in writing.
Thank you. Yes, I agree. Everyone deserves an escape :)
This is a beautiful and reflective read frrrr🥹🥹
Thank you love❤️
I totally relate to the misconception and notion of rules to writing. To some extent I think we are programmed that way. We learn the rules in grade school — to seek the approval of grades, our peers, and our parents. I think what’s lost is the ability to truly connect to words and allow them to be our mirrors: a sculpture through which we can carve our inner landscape.
Thank you for sharing 🫶🏼
Thank you Ayla. I agree! It’s so important to write from a place that feels right for you, and less so for the viewing of others (although when your work resonates with other people it can feel lovely too).
ahh, yes, absolutely. The power of being seen and mirrored in community is unmatched—especially in seasons of healing and reclamation.
Grateful for your reflection 💜
Such a beautiful reflection. I love how writing has become a space for you to connect with yourself and grow. Thanks for sharing your journey, it’s really inspiring!
Thank you!
It's a difficult mindset to put the reader on the back burner. There is still hope that someone will read it. Writing to release ( and sometimes make pets of) the inner demons always seems far more satisfying. No one goes through the exact same life, but we have a connection that helps heal more than just the writer.
Exactly this :)
I love this piece.
I wrote my first post today and I feel the same way about writing.
https://everybodydies.substack.com/p/write-anything?r=5gykn1
If poetry becomes a channel for a deeper understanding of ourselves, others and the world around us it has the power for transcendence, not only for the poetbut also for their readers.
Great insight Sandy, and I agree. It is such a powerful tool :)
Love this! Thank you!
Thank you!🥰
Lovely thoughts!
I think these are the spaces the most beautiful writing emerges from, between here and there, we care but we don't care, the writing is ours but becomes something for all of us.
I completely agree. Perfect way to put it Trudi :)
what a comforting read and a necessary reminder! thank you! “the people who want to read my work will find me” is such a mantra to live and write by<3 community cannot be forced! only organically grown!
Thank you Ella 🥰
Everything, just absolutely everything about your 3rd paragraph is SO REAL. The intention you craft something with, especially something as artistic and at times personal as writing, does matter, and it shouldn't be done for the wrong reasons of simply wanting people to look at it and give validation. Your piece makes me feel seen. Thank you for putting into words what I've felt endlessly for years 🤍
Thank you Claudia! I appreciate your words so much. Write what you want to write x